Mahira Khan, one of Pakistan’s most celebrated actors, recently appeared in a special podcast with BBC Asian Network. The actress, who turned 40 this year, opened up about all the significant aspects of life, including her second marriage, overcoming personal challenges, and her passion for acting. With honesty and gratitude, Mahira reflected on her journey with a deep sense of purpose.
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The Journey of an Actress
Speaking about her career, Mahira Khan stated how acting had been the centre of her happiness. “If I weren’t an actor and if I were to do any other job, I wouldn’t be able to smile the way I do.” she shared.
According to Mahira, she is blessed enough to be doing something that she wants to do. Elaborating on her experiences, she described how the smallest moments of her life link her to her work. To illustrate, when the wind blows, the inner actress in her naturally tends to bring film magic to the moment.
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Her passion is not just limited to the screen, Mahira revealed that even at airports, no matter how tired she feels, her inner actress comes alive. When someone takes her picture, her natural poise emerges without effort. “It’s ridiculous, but I can’t help it; it’s just who I am,” she shared.
Meeting Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Mahira also shared a lesser-known story from early in her career. Before her son Azlan was born, she had been offered a film in India through Rizwan and Moin Baig. During her visit to Bombay, she had the opportunity to meet the renowned filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
The day before her meeting, Mahira got ready for the occasion with a photoshoot, the pictures of which she still cherishes. However, the film never came into being because of political happenings at the time.
Happiness on Set
Despite her challenges, Mahira expressed that her love for acting keeps her grounded. “No matter what’s happening in my life, when I’m on set, I’m the happiest girl in the world,” she said.
Her ability to leave personal struggles behind and completely embrace her work highlights her professionalism and passion for what she does. Indeed for Mahira, acting is not just a career but rather her calling, which she values with all her heart.
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