Pakistani actor Mahira Khan, who debuted in Bollywood alongside Shah Rukh Khan in the 2017 film Raees, has candidly spoken about the persistent questions she faces regarding her experience working with the superstar. During a recent appearance at the Aalami Urdu Conference 2024, Mahira discussed how these repeated queries often lead to trolling, with some accusing her of leveraging Shah Rukh’s name for attention a claim she firmly refutes.
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During the panel hosted by Waseem Badami and Tabish Hashmi, Mahira expressed her frustration at being constantly associated with Shah Rukh in interviews. She explained that while she is happy to answer questions when asked, this inadvertently leads to misconceptions that she brings up Shah Rukh unprompted. Mahira emphasized that she only speaks about him when prompted by others but often ends up unfairly targeted online for supposedly using his name for publicity. The actress shared that such experiences make her wish the topic of Shah Rukh Khan would not come up in interviews at all. However, it seems to be an inevitable part of her conversations, as audiences remain curious about her Bollywood journey with one of India’s biggest stars.
Mahira also reflected on her admiration for Shah Rukh, revealing that he holds a special place in her heart. Her affection and respect for him, she said, stem from years of admiration, both before and after their collaboration on Raees. Mahira’s Bollywood debut alongside Shah Rukh was a significant milestone in her career. The Rahul Dholakia-directed action drama received critical acclaim and performed well at the box office. However, Mahira’s inability to promote the film in India due to the ban on Pakistani artists in Bollywood left her Bollywood journey short-lived.
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Earlier this year, Mahira reminisced about the wisdom Shah Rukh imparted during their time on set. Describing him as a generous and insightful co-star, she revealed how his positive outlook on life had left a lasting impression on her.
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