Mahira Khan Interview on Maula Jatt, harassment & the haters

Actress Mahira Khan speaks to Haroon Rashid about being constantly attacked on social media for her choices, how the Times Up and Me Too movements have been misinterpreted in Pakistan and why Khirad from Humsafar... was a feminist.
Mahira also speaks exclusively about reuniting with Fawad Khan on the big screen for Maula Jatt, her insecurities around her Punjabi and how she finds time for herself between being a mother and a daughter.
Mahira Khan was in London for the UK Asian Film Festival.

[@bobdoc12]

Love for her from Australia. Saw her in Karachi in one of the malls during verna promotions. I asked for a picture but suddenly my 2 year old left my hand and went towards parking. She saw it and ran to protect him from traffic and we both got him in 5 seconds. I thanked her and her team

[@maryamashfaq4487]

Love

[@ashay1989]

Oh so nice & humble she is ! :)

[@mohitrai6459]

Mahira is love

[@nneetsandhu8709]

Questions were somewhat difficult but she handled them well. didn't expected this when interview started :-)

[@ibrahimak27]

I have no idea why she even gets hate in the first place . When has she ever spoken rudely to or about anyone ? What has she done other than make a career for herself ? I think she should be appreciated and at the very least treated with respect .

[@sobirhodes3260]

Ibrahim only insecure and ignorant people can think or speak bad for her, specially people who don’t look half as good as she does without any makeup or chemical treatments

[@tony-pc4kd]

Ibrahim This girl is so hypocrite i cant tell her height of her Hypocrisy... During raees release she gave interview in pakistan in which she was asked abt her reaction on raees n bollywood... Her response " i got a call first i thought its joke then i get to know its real makers make me believe thry wanna cast me opposite srk.. I was happy obviously but i asked them plz can u send me a script first i wanna know whats my role in film.. Makers were shocked that i asked for script despite its srk film.. Yes i asked the script n they fulfilled my request ".... Look at the irony what a fabulous role she has choose after reading script of Raees... 😂😂😂😂😂😂... What a pakeezah role she has chosen... That 5min show piece role she did in raees... N look at her attitude i ask them a script... Konsa jhanda ukhaad liya script padke kara toh vahi eye candy 5min role... Hypocrite actress....

[@kauity9666]

tony may I ask what's wrong in asking for a script? How does that make her a hypocrite??

[@pokerater4463]

Ibrahim i dont think ppl ever hated her ....to me its a personal disdain n grudge you feel when you think that i can do better than her........this is the real problem

[@howcomeihavesubs]

Ikr

[@mayasoomro]

What a pure personality!! No drama at all so positive! Love you M. You know who you are, people throw rocks at the things that shine, keep on believing in yourself! may you shine much more brighter! Love love and only love 💕

[@aishaqasim6795]

Nimra Creations Feel good to see such positivity about Her.❤

[@tony-pc4kd]

Maya Creations This girl is so hypocrite i cant tell her height of her Hypocrisy... During raees release she gave interview in pakistan in which she was asked abt her reaction on raees n bollywood... Her response " i got a call first i thought its joke then i get to know its real makers make me believe thry wanna cast me opposite srk.. I was happy obviously but i asked them plz can u send me a script first i wanna know whats my role in film.. Makers were shocked that i asked for script despite its srk film.. Yes i asked the script n they fulfilled my request ".... Look at the irony what a fabulous role she has choose after reading script of Raees... 😂😂😂😂😂😂... What a pakeezah role she has chosen... That 5min show piece role she did in raees... N look at her attitude i ask them a script... Konsa jhanda ukhaad liya script padke kara toh vahi eye candy 5min role... Hypocrite actress....

[@mayasoomro]

tony that's none of yours and anybody else's business what she chooses to work as, there's nothing hypocrite in it, even if it was a 5 min role which was not actually, u need to know what that is so u obviously need to have a script that's how simple it is.

[@sams517]

tony she probably said that because she didn’t wanna do a role where she had to show a lot of skin, just to say she got cast opposite srk. Cuz that wouldn’t go down well with her religious fanbase back home. Did you expect it to be a women oriented film from the start when it stars srk?? Lol. She played the role of a good Muslim girl even if it wasn’t a long role, people would have been way more mad if she did a longer role but it was an “inappropriate” character. So what’s the problem here

[@howcomeihavesubs]

Indeed!

[@SprinGiddinessify]

She’s like the female version of Shahrukh khan personality wise in real life. I love them both ! So articulate and down to earth !

[@tuahahussain9176]

Articulate? she literally struggles to word out a proper sentence. Did we just watch the same video or not?

[@mawyi9522]

Omg ...are u stupid?? Comparing SRK to this mahira....hahahah nice joke

[@tuahahussain9176]

sumaya kh agreed!

[@tuahahussain9176]

but she's not a joke at all she's a down to earth woman yet she shouldn't be compared to a star of the magnitude of srk

[@mawyi9522]

Tuaha Hussain right...that's wht i meant...

[@chimp4099]

omg she is a mega star but still such a humble personality 😍😍😍

[@sobirhodes3260]

She’s so well spoken and naturally beautiful! #lovefromUSA

[@veenum2]

BEAUTY WITH BRAINS AND WITH A QUIRKY SENSE OF HUMOUR . AMAZINGLY NATURALLY ACTRESS N VERY TALENTED

[@rainbow8569]

Can we just appreciate the interviewer. He was very particular about his interview and had his structure planned out. He didn't drag anything and managed the interview very well 😇

[@howcomeihavesubs]

Yes!

[@fsalhin99]

after seeing many Pakistani interviews i feel like they really don't know how to interview anyone, this guy seems like a professional, he should be more famous

[@rahatkhanrk7545]

She's so pure a pure soul she's love literally she's love #hugefanofmahirafromindia

[@rakheelamajeed2036]

Why you guys hating did she did anything to anyone of you all leave her alone she is amazing ppl .can anyone of you beautiful like her she act so well love u Mahira

[@Abdulfrance]

The anchor is trying hard to twist the fact and show that how conservative is Pakistan about women , but she is so right that it's Not difficult for women in Pakistan to be modern and be a career women , there are many exemples so please BBC and all those people come out of this stereotype

[@kubersingh5633]

But still there are elements that are coated with patriarchy and misogyny.

[@zeysayispeakalot1840]

It’s easy for her to say. Like she said her family has given her choice and she obviously belongs to a family, circle of friends and strata of society where people don’t judge your decisions as much. I mean she moved to the States as a teen and lived by herself as a student, she travels by herself, she chooses her partners, dresses how she wants. She has a lot of freewill from her family. Even her most simple choices are considered liberal or very out of touch with wider society. Pakistan is conservative, don’t know why she’s sugar coating it. Of course the government is not as conservative and the laws are not against women completely but the society is strong and pervasive enough for people to act certain ways. What do most people call these actresses? Kanjris and mirasis. I’m not denying people watch them and they have fans, but there is a general negative attachment to modern women and career women. As a working woman in Pakistan forget about media ask a normal working woman in Pakistan and she’ll tell you the difficulties she faces.

[@rajsoniminde9578]

I love the way she carefully listens and responds to the anchor...... Amazing woman.

[@nadinegregory8996]

You're nothing short of amazing, dear Mahira! We love all the work you do and the woman you are. Infinite love from us in India and the UK 🤗💕

[@primate_patel]

Wow! She is such a beautiful person and I don't even her face. As a person, she is so beautifully spoken and articulate. Loved the interview.

[@mayurikutum1924]

Way to go girl... Mahira khan you have loads and loads of fans here in India... Love you for what you are doing and how you are doing. Hope more success comes way... May your son be the proudest... God bless him

[@rakheelamajeed2036]

I love Mahira with Fawad. Good chemistry

[@ridawk2718]

God!! She's such an amazing soul ❤

[@fareehakashif3621]

I always think she could have been more real. Still loads of love for you M. ♡

[@Majesticrogueninja94]

Love for Mahira. Respect from a Bangladeshi.

[@muslimgirl804]

She is Queen 👑✌

[@abdulrafaysheikh8745]

Loads and loads of love to Mahira Khan from India 😍

[@9shazad]

Abdul Rafay Sheikh much love 🔥

[@ayeshafathima6444]

One of the bestest interviews I've seen!Such a humble and confident personality!She's so down to earth and thoughtful!One of the finest actors and speakers I've seen and heard!Mahira Khan is ❤️

[@howcomeihavesubs]

True

[@lizajones6279]

English is my first language and Mahira you speak beautifully. You sound like Emma Thompson. Loved you in Humsafar.

[@chaandraajput6414]

Khirad was not regressive on contrary she was very progressive

[@anurakchhettry1140]

I’m always speechless by looking at Pakistani talent

[@wasifmalik7]

so nice of you to say that brother, much respect

[@rahatkhanrk7545]

Her expressions toh while talking it's just killing idk hw can people hate her she is meant to love mahirakhan is just love she's so pure she's so perfect she's got a great mind ,talent, epitome of beauty she's damn beautiful #loveherthemost #womencrush #hugefanofmahirafromindia

[@mostwatchnasavedeos]

who hate her no one she is most loved person in pakistan

[@soniac9928]

Lmao dude in the back eating fries😂😂

[@BilalKhan-gk8ub]

Why dont the hosts in general just give her the questions so she asks the question to herself and then answer it..like it should be all Mahira khan no one interrupting..xoxo MK 💖

[@TheSpeech01]

What an amazing interview! Kudos for asking amazing questions and getting even better answers.

[@uwu-qs7gh]

She Is Soo Original 💜 😘😘😘😘😘 I Like her...From The Of Bottom Of My Heart 😍 Favourite Pakistani actress 💜 God Bless Her..

[@chaandraajput6414]

Maula jatt.... #FaHira is coming back 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@SamKhan-hn9zw]

The interviewer is so annoying so obsessed with mahira asking stupid questions at times.... mahira is looking good And answered all the questions well

[@farzananadeem2289]

Sammina Nawaz well maybe she doesn’t give a damn about them.

[@SamKhan-hn9zw]

ksiolajidebt K what u on about

[@alishahhaider1311]

The interviewer was not annoying stupid

[@SamKhan-hn9zw]

Alishah Noreen who u calling stupid I can say what I want my opinion and he was annoying

[@raafia]

What he hell? Haroon is such a good interviewer who asks good questions unlike some interviewers

[@preetichhandamohapatra7244]

Love the way she speaks and her expressions.

[@amberiqbal9837]

Beautiful interview... explaining everything, that is going through and what she feels about it. Great to know #MahiraKhan better...

[@jawadshafique3546]

Oh Mahira, I fall in Love with you after watching this Interview.. Seriously you are Love and Beautiful.. We Pakistani love and respect u alot ☺

[@shakeelshigri7609]

Bravo! Mahira khan u rock. Well known and prominent leading figure of pakistan film industry and also doing immense philanthropic works for the rights of women.. Especially your way of interaction in English is outstanding.. May you have great success ahead

[@nmaharj]

She’s such a pure actress.. I really like her role in Humsafar.. watched many many times...and omg Fawad..they look so good together..so much love from #Nepal

[@fatimaaitali5521]

She is good actress more more courageous she is not like all the others she is humble and sincere one 😊

[@yeah.708]

She's so down to earth. MashaAllah.

[@zanumakhtar6823]

i love her Voice her smile

[@waqarrazvi9475]

Can’t wait for the Movie Maula Jutt❤️

[@rakheelamajeed2036]

No she was not aggressive she was lovely in Humsafar I saw it three times and ready to watch it again

[@matiyaseen6449]

Rakheela Majeed www.pakcelebrityjewellery.com/2018/03/mahira-khan-wearing-diamond-necklace-by.html?m=1

[@cuzisaidso6136]

regressive not aggressive lol

[@SaraanSarangi]

She can be inspiration for all those who think that they can't persue a successful career without having a very charming looks , she is ordinary looking but still have a dynamic personality .

[@gv4476]

I like her American accent but not British accent.. I love mahira Khan

[@chaandraajput6414]

Pakistan thank u for giving The Mahira Khan to humanity 😍😍😍😍😍😍 she is gorgeous she isbeautiful inside out... She has a pure soul.... She deserves the world!!! 💓💓💓💓🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@9shazad]

Chaand Rajput very true

[@tuahahussain9176]

anyone but ranbir

[@HH_754]

Raja Saab - you are true rajput! Good person

[@aheebakhan9563]

Mahira is one of those women's of our country who are not only the word"pretty",but they have beauty from within,they are fearless,brave and the true meaning of humanitarian,those people who give negative comments and think that she is "mod",let me tell them she is even more than you can imagine and even more than you can ever think,hater's will always hate,what you think you are doing is perfectly fine,never get dissapointed,believe in yourself and the people who love you,Mahira lot's of love,we are and always will be with you😊😊😊

[@waniaaijaz5950]

God, I love her so much ❤️😍

[@AbdulWahab-uh8fb]

She is a pure natural actress. Every time in every picture she has thrown natural expressions, angles, moves, tantrums. That's why I like about her and that's all I can say about her..

[@proudpakistaniilovemypakis1802]

mahira is gorgeous and down to earth love you mahira

[@gulalykhan9878]

We love you!!! Love from Pakistan!!!

[@beakycole9211]

The most perfect woman..❤

[@ayesharashid2915]

We are dying to see u and fawad together

[@aksrawat]

Mahira Khan !! Respect! Respect! Respect! You really rock 👍👍👍😊

[@pokerater4463]

It's not difficult to be a modern woman in Pakistan until a woman knows what is the definition of being modern........if socializing with people around you like an open lollipop is modernization then Pakistani women aren't.....but understanding n fighting for your rights, acting upon your Islamic values, n fulfilling your dreams n choosing a right path in life is a criterion for being modern then yes Pakistani women are modern....

[@usamaistic9642]

Pakistan ki sari actresses ek taraf aur mahira khan ek taraf... she is really an inspiration... we love u mam...

[@meenah2495]

9:33 whats wrong with the man at the back😂doesn't he realize there's an interview going on?

[@binitaroy17]

hahaha..correct!!

[@aryamahima3]

The first question was a very serious and important question. Unfortunately she did not take it seriously. She is really hard working modern women.she is the role model. She can really encourage Pakistan women.

[@Safina757]

She is strong, beautiful and very real!

[@ManjuManju-vk4uk]

I just finished today seing Humsafar. I saw ZGH first, as compared to that one, Humsafar was too much of a drama, especially why Fawad started behaving badly with her for no reason, it was so hard to watch this.

[@faseehuddin520]

Mahira you are some thing else♥

[@micealbagh2929]

Love you lotttt Mahira❤..you are my inspiration..I wish I could meet you someday..God bless you and your family n keep you safe always..

[@9shazad]

Love you mahira 🔥🔥💘🔥🔥

[@fahyraarsheen8496]

Her voice....

[@saaniagul892]

I think mahira is a wonderful single parent and a daughter and a great actress but most importantly a great inspiration for the women in the world especially pakistan ❤

[@shivanityagi5786]

Graceful, beautiful and so down to earth

[@yussrawaseem4622]

Mahira u r looking gorgeous❤👍😀........ And shoot the haters 🔫😒😀👍

[@notpobody]

Am I the only person noticing the man in the background eating fries? 😂

[@Aqsaa286]

she is such a beautiful person

[@utki17]

I see a true artist in her.. Just the same way Madhuri Dixit is

[@muhammadanassiddiqui8228]

0:11 that's why she is all time favourite

[@AsadKhan-lm6yr]

@bbcasiannetwork lol why is this guy munching on chips in the background during the interview?!!

[@imranskyiers]

Wao mahira khan she living legend of Pakistan film industry and queen of beauty

[@Thefreespiritedsoulblog]

This interview is made in perspective for non-pakistani viewers, as that’s how we view Pakistan, her character in humsafar and also that she tries too hard. But this interviewer is brilliant. He manages to bring the raw side of every celebrity, Indian or from anywhere else. First interview where Mahira Khan after first 2 questions became normal and a delight, not how she over acts in most interviews. However, seriously Pakistani actresses are so conflicted in their answers about philosophies of feminism, I think because they might offend people back home if they speak their trueself. No hate, lots of love to Pakistan from India 🇵🇰

[@hadyaahmed1074]

Love her. She is face of Pakistan.

[@rjjakir6020]

বাংলা গরম গান

[@howcomeihavesubs]

I loveeeee her. So well spoken!

[@khadijaarif7467]

I don't why I love her so much

[@meta_ai]

what's up with the interviwer ?

[@amnakhan2218]

Mahinra Khan your spoken english is very good..... Your accent.....U are also very beautiful

[@Pixel9875]

I love her so much 💕💕💕 specially after her interview with india media before that i hate her but now love her more then i hate her :) and then i watched humsufer 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@NB-pf6il]

She is so good in every sense

[@nainfatmah6932]

What a personality and blend of views, interpretations and all your thinkings, perceptions for different perspectives are so. .....literally you are pure and real. ....real actress of Pakistan and i dont know what prob others are having like saying u over actor....and all that stuff? You are such an humble actress!

[@okthanku1115]

Mahira best of luck for ur new movie 👏

[@ashay1989]

She's so classy ! I am wondering why her accent is neither Pakistani, not American? To me, it sounds a bit like a European accent.

[@shabbirahmed1678]

We Indians love mahira khan she is one of the most talented actress in Pakistan

[@RB-td2vb]

Am gunna watxh maula jatt for fawad really miss him in bollywood

[@amnasyed7942]

You are an amazing human, Mahira!

[@poonamkalra9942]

Love from India❤️

[@Zarwarians]

Hahahaha the guys behind the host is having a great time 😂

[@diamond3020]

She is sooooooo Gorgeous 😍😍

[@shaguftawaseem3896]

Love you Mahira Khan💗💕❣️💝💞💟💓❤️

[@hiraakbar1407]

Perfect girl inside and out :*

[@tarny11]

Not sure about her in Maula jatt

[@wamisrashid]

This woman is amazing.

[@sweetysharmin4879]

She is 💟

[@pokerater4463]

I just love her so much.....

[@familylifeinnorwaycookingv3183]

Mahira u r very beautiful nd my favorite. ❤❤❤❤😍😍😍😘😘

[@azizatabita368]

She is loyal..love u from bangladesh

[@lostpwincess2760]

Pride of Pakistan 💟 we love you Mahira Khan 💟

[@tanmaysangwan1364]

Lots of love from India....