When Pakistani actor Ahad Raza Mir stepped into the world of Resident Evil, he knew the bold scene would spark conversations. But what went through his mind as he took on the role?
In a recent interview with Gloss Etc by Maliha Rehman, the Dhoop Ke Deewar actor opened up about the controversial scene, the process behind it and the double standards he faces as a Pakistani actor in international projects.
“Did you feel comfortable doing the bold scene in Resident Evil? Did you ever think ‘should I do it or not’?” asked the host.
“It was quite scary because I know that it’s going to happen. But we have to also understand that we show slapping, violence, and abuse on screen. We see all of this… sometimes to the extent where I feel it shouldn’t be something children are watching. But when it comes to affection, suddenly, there’s a big problem. The reality is, we’re all watching these things in Indian and Hollywood films, but when a Pakistani actor does it, we think we must judge… we must say something about this,” he replied.
Ahad also went on to explain the process behind shooting such scenes.
“I understand that everyone has their own opinion, but when I was shooting in the UK or America, I didn’t refuse to perform such scenes. Why? Because it’s a part of the story. It’s not just about doing the scene… it’s a very technical process. There’s a checklist and a very thorough process that goes behind it. It’s not just about showing up and doing whatever you feel like. There’s a whole structure to it,” the HUM TUM actor added.
In the same interview, Yakeen Ka Safar actor opened up about upcoming projects.
In Meem Se Mohabbat, Ahad Raza Mir will star opposite Dananeer Mobeen, marking their first on-screen pairing.
“It’s lighthearted with a little bit of a heavy undertone. It’s the kind of story I’ve been looking for because it’s multi-dimensional… has its moments of depth. Not to say that lighthearted work doesn’t have depth, but this has something worth exploring, and that’s why I signed up. It’s written by Farhat Ishtiaq, and I have trouble saying no to her scripts. Her storytelling is phenomenal. Every time I read or hear one of her stories, I get hooked.”
Speaking about his much anticipated Netflix project Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo, the Ehd-e Wafa actor reflected on the timing and significance of the series.
“I think I’m waiting for ’Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo’. I’m hopeful and all, but everything has its time, you know? It had to happen at this time, and that’s when it did. I think there are reasons for that. There must be a reason behind it in the cosmos. That’s kind of how I’ve been living life anyway now. I think there’s no point in worrying as long as we, as human beings, think that way… like there’s a greater plan for everything. That’s the way I look at it. I’m just happy it’s coming.”
