Ms Tagore was stopped by the Pakistani authorities for lack of documents and failing to report to the police station concerned after arrival.
Sharmila Tagore in conversation with Hameed Haroon right now. #LLF2016 pic.twitter.com/uhdQ1zpHPA
— Rimmel Mohydin (@Rimmel_Mohydin) February 20, 2016
She was later allowed to leave after about four hours by the FIA and police after completing the paper-work formalities.
Earlier, the actor opened the festival. She said that it was the first time she had come to Pakistan.
She recalled how she stepped in to the hotel to the sounds of old Indian songs in the background. She thanked the people and organizers for the warm welcome in Lahore.