Indian film director Rahul Dholaika considered top Bollywood actresses like Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Kaitrina for his film Raees, but none were the right fit. Instead, actress Mahira Khan caught his attention and was chosen to play Aasiya opposite Shahrukh Khan.
During his appearance as a guest on Mashable India, director Rahul Dholaika explained why he picked Mahira Khan for his film Raees.
“We wanted an 80s Muslim girl. Number one criteria is Hindi, secondly, her Urdu should have a little twang, if she has it, is even better. The other is she has to be innocent. Okay, now you have Shahrukh, who is 50, so you need someone whose screen age is 30-something or 35. You need somebody who is at least 30 plus or around 30 as an actress, now, an actress around 30 who is innocent. There are very few of them. There was Deepika, there was Kareena, and there was Anushka. So, there were these three or four heroines that were there.”
As the casting process went on, it became clear that finding an actress who fit all the requirements for Aasiya was not easy, Dholaika explained, saying, “So now, if you have these three or four heroines, then either they are too expensive, or the role is too small for them. So we went through that gamut, and we said, ‘Yeah, Sonam, Katrina,’ you know, went through the whole list of it. And then at the end of it all, we decided this is not working for us. If it’s working for Farhan, it’s not working for Shahrukh, it’s not working for Shahrukh and Farhan, not working for me. Now, you don’t want him to romance Alia, you know, or something like that. “
“I think Gauri’s mom had seen Mahira, and my mom had seen Mahira independently. I told the casting director, ‘Do you know her? What do you think of her?’ So, he said, ‘She’s here in BB Fashion.’ That’s how it happened,” the Raees director added.
Raees was released in 2017, with Shahrukh Khan, Mahira Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Pawan Singh, Mohd Zeeshan Ayub, and Raj Arjun starring in the film.
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Why Mahira Khan was picked over Kareena, Deepika, and Katrina for Raees
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Mahira says her husband is more romantic than THESE superstars
The prestigious 9th HUM Awards 2024 took place at London’s OVO Arena Wembley, showcasing top talent from the entertainment industry. The event featured amazing performances from Atif Aslam, Ramsha Khan, Mahira Khan, Farhan Saeed, Ahmed Ali Butt, and Hania Aamir.
This was one of Mahira’s first public appearances with her husband Salim Karim, and she took the opportunity to praise her hubby.
When the host asked her, “Between Shah Rukh Khan, Fawad Khan, Humayun Saeed, or your husband, who is the most romantic hero,” Mahira said, “Shahrukh Khan, Fawad Khan, Humayun Saeed, when they romance me, they need a script, but my husband Salim Karim does not need a script.”
The audience burst into applause and laughter.
Mahira later danced to a famous song of her play at the award show, garnering much clapping and rousing praise.
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Which actresses are on Mahira Khan’s favorite list?
While exploring the vibrant streets of London, superstar Mahira Khan took a moment to connect with her fans in a question and answers session on X (formerly twitter).
She revealed who is her favorite actress and elaborated on important lessons that she learned during her career. From advice from Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan to her favorite actress, here are some responses she gave to questions.
When a fan asked, “What all learning did you receive from SRK while working on Raees?”
She quoted the tweet to say, “Give happiness a chance baby.”
In response to a question about her favorite actress on television, Mahira Khan said, “Man everyone is so good ⚡Right now on tv- Yumna, Sajal, Hania, Kubra, Mawra, Sehar, Sabeena,naeema… and many more. Endless list.”
Her favorite actor:
“So many but I’ll tell you, I really enjoted Ahmed Ali Akbar just ❤”
A fan suggested to Mahira, “You should launch a production house that makes short series for tv, may be films eventually we need good contemporary tv series for millennials and Gen Z that can reach out to global audience too more than current tv.”
“It’s complicated, especially if you’re not churning out dramas which then can provide the money needed to make stuff like short series or films. I’m really trying to put a few stories together.. maybe collaborate with other production houses.. let’s see! InshAllah,” the Humsafar actress added.
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Which actors are Behroze Sabzwari’s favourites?
Veteran actor Behroze Sabwari has over fifty years of experience in the entertainment industry. When such a professional shared his favourites, we better pay attention.
Talking to Gup Shab’s Vasay Chaudhry, Behroze revealed the names of his favorite actors.
The cohost Areej asked, “Sir, you have worked with many actors and actresses, who is your personal favorite actor, as an actor?”
Behroze replied, “Oh, my personal favorite is Bushra Ansari because we have worked a lot together, and we have spent a lifetime together. Among the younger generation, there are many amazing ones, like Fawad Khan, who is fantastic and he is such a refined person, so as an actor, he’s number one, MashaAllah. There’s also Mahira Khan, because we did Humsafar together, the project that made both of them stars. At that time, they were just like they are now, and I swear, they’re still the same today.”
Behroze Sabwari is currently starring in the drama serial Girhein and Bismil. -
The Legend of Maula Jatt is releasing in India on October 2
The moment Indian fans have been waiting for so long is almost here. Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan’s megahit film ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ is set to release in cinemas across India on October 02, 2024.
The film’s Instagram account posted the poster of the film with the caption, “Two years on, The Legend of Maula Jatt is still unstoppable! Witness the epic saga on the big screen in India from 2nd October 2024. Cinema listing to be shared soon.”
The Legend of Maula Jatt, released on October 13 2022 in Pakistan. The smash hit is a remake of the 1979 film Maula Jatt.
The film is written by Nasir Adeeb and directed by Bilal Lashari.
Mahira Khan shared the Maula Jatt poster on her Instagram with the caption, “Letss go!”
The film cast includes, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Humaima Malick, Ali Azmat, Gohar Rasheed, Barbar Ali, Faris Shafi, Nayyar Ejaz, and Shafqat Cheema.
The Legend of Maula Jatt, the most feared warrior in Punjab, is portrayed as a legendary fighter with a troubled past who seeks revenge on the family that killed his parents.
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Mahira Khan chose THIS Coke Studio song to dance on with husband Saleem
Superstar Mahira Khan, along with her husband Salim Kareem, grooved to a massive Coke Studio hit and the video is everything you need to see.
In a short clip circulating on social media, the actress is seen dancing with her husband to the song Tu Jhoom by Abida Parveen and Naseebo Lal.
Not only Mahira Khan and her husband but also other celebrities and individuals can be seen dancing.
She looks gorgeous in a shalwar kameez, and her husband, in a black shalwar kameez, looks stunning as well.
After the video of the private party went viral on social media, it attracted significant attention.
Check the video below:
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Mahira Khan’s adorable birthday wish for son Azlan
Superstar Mahira Khan and her son Azlan have the most adorable relationship, a beacon for how mothers and sons should be.
The superstar recently shared a beautiful and memorable photo with her son.
On Instagram, she posted a touching picture from the hospital room, to mark Azlan’s birthday.
In the caption, she wrote, “A 24-year-old me, looking at my entire world stare at me – my one and only Azlan.
May Allah keep my Azlan and all children safe, may they be blessed with happy, healthy, and long lives. May they choose the good path. May they always, always be protected from evil. Ameen. Ameen.
As my Ama says – saari maaoon ke dil thanday rakh ya rabb. Ameen, InshAllah.”
Mahira Khan and her ex-husband, Ali Askari, married in 2007. Their son, Azlan Khan, was born in 2009.
She later married businessman Saleem Karim.
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Emmad Irfani praises Mahira Khan’s humility on set
Actor and model Emmad Irfani is in the spotlight for his outstanding performance as Adeel in the drama Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum.
Irfani recently appeared as a guest on Showtime with Ramiz Raja, where he talked about his experience working with Mahira Khan.
“Mahira is someone everyone should take lessons from on how to behave on set,” he said.“She’s such a superstar with so much humility, treating everyone with respect. As actors, you are fortunate to get a lot of importance, but the people working behind the camera are the ones putting in more effort,” he acknowledged.“
So, just be kind to everyone, be nice to everyone, because that’s what you have. The results are not in your hands, but you have respect.It’s important how you treat people. This is what I believe,” he added.
Emmad Irfani has starred in dramas such as Jalan and Cheekh, and currently, he is starring in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum alongside Fahad Mustafa and Hania Aaamir.
The drama is written by Farhat Ishqtiaq and directed by Badar Mehmood. It airs on ARY Digital on Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 PM.
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Are Mahira Khan and Fahad Mustafa set for a new collaboration?
Renowned actor Fahad Mustafa has hinted at possibly teaming up with superstar Mahira Khan for another project.
Mustafa posted a short clip of his film on Instagram, ‘Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad,’ where he starred alongside Mahira Khan.
Tagging Khan and cheekily posing a question in the caption, “Phir kuch hojaye aisa [should we do something like this again?]”
In their previous movie together, they played the lead roles, with Fahad as police officer Gulab and Mahira as Jia, an animal rescuer.
Mahira responded enthusiastically to Fahad’s post, commenting, “Gaaanaaa [song] in a drama?? Drama in a film? Both? Miss you!!”
Khan, a Pakistani film star, has gained international recognition for her role in the Indian blockbuster Raees, which she starred in alongside Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan.
Fahad Mustafa is known for his iconic hosting. He recently ventured into television with the drama serial Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, and viewers praised his performance.
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Humayun Saeed’s cool reply to Firdaus Jamal’s hate
Renowned actor Humayun Saeed has responded to veteran actor Firdous Jamal’s negative comments about him. Humayun Saeed agreed with Yasir Hussain’s Instagram story, where Yasir advised hosts to stop asking controversial questions.
Yasir suggested that hosts should get a written statement from Firdous Jamal about Humayun Saeed and Mahira Khan and avoid bringing up these topics in live shows.
Yaris Hussain wrote: “I love Humayun Saeed and he is the biggest film star of pakistan. But meri nazar mai Firdous Jamaal sahab bhi aik kamaal k adakaar hain. Is umer mai unhain show pe bula k khaas isi qisam k sawaal poochna munasib baat nahihai. In se aik hi baar stamp paper pe likhwa Len k woh mahira Aur humaiyon k bary mai kya sochty hai Aur baksh den”.
Saeed reshared Hussain’s story and wrote, “Yes, to all the hosts”.
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.
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 Junaid Saleem said, “Sir, he 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.