Amid the US, Israel and Iran conflict, several Iranian-born Bollywood actors have been making headlines. At the forefront are Elnaaz Norouzi and Mandana Karimi. But beyond these two, Bollywood and Iran`s connection has been decades old. Here are some Bollywood celebrities who have Iranian roots. 

The Independence Day weekend plays a crucial role in Bollywood. Given the fact that it amounts to a long weekend, filmmakers try their best to draw the audience to theatres for a delightful experience with families. Films with the theme of independence and freedom are preferred over other genres. In the past, we`ve seen movies based on real-life incidents and patriotism being released on the occasion. Here`s how they performed at the box office.