With his recent remarks on Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed, veteran actor Firdous Jamal has sparked controversy once more. Despite the backlash he received in the past, Jamal stands firm on his statements, particularly his criticism of Mahira Khan’s looks and acting skills.
Recently, Firdous Jamal appeared as a guest on Dais Book where the host, Junaid Saleem, asked, “Why don’t you like people quickly? You once said Mahira Khan was only fit for mother roles, but then she stunne
d everyone with her performance in Maula Jatt. Did you ever feel afterwards that maybe you shouldn’t have said that?”
Jamal replied, “I still stand by what I said then. I don’t feel any shame in saying it. Her age is evident, and for example, if you find her beautiful, how is that my fault.”
Firdous Jamal asked the host, “Tell me, do you find the Mona Lisa painting attractive?”
Saleem replied, “I don’t really get it.”
Jamal then said, “Mahira never looked good to me either.”
The actor then continued in this vein, “The way I see it, for example, if you look at Elizabeth Taylor, Nargis Dutt, or Madhubala, what should I do with the person you’re talking about in comparison?”
Jamal went on to say he didn’t care for Mahira’s looks,
Co-host Soniya Sial asked, “But 90 percent of people find her beautiful, and they also think she’s a good performer. What do you say to that?”
Firdous, “If 90 percent of people are crazy, should I become one too? I have my own way of thinking and my own perspective.”
The conversation then shifted to Humayun Saeed, where the host asked, “Humayun Saeed, who is currently considered Pakistan’s most expensive actor and is seen as a pinnacle of acting in the country, often receives immense admiration from his fans. Given his stature, do you think his acting deserves higher recognition, or should we perhaps give him a bit more credit for his performances?”
Firdous Jamal said, “Where does Humayun Saeed stand among the great actors? Is he in the league of legends like Marlon Brando or Stephen Boyd, I don’t think so.”
The host Junaid Saleem said, “Sir, he (Humayun Saeed) charges a lot of money.”
“Come on, even a prostitute charges money, so what’s the big deal if Humayun Saeed charges a lot,” Jamal replied.
