Mahira Khan on viral smoking picture with Ranbir: Couldn’t get up from bed, was crying…
Pakistani actress Mahira Khan reflected on the emotional and professional challenges she faced after her viral pictures with Ranbir Kapoor surfaced. The actor shared how the incident impacted him both personally and career-wise.
Pakistani actress Mahira Khan recently shared details about her personal and professional struggles following the viral incident involving Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor. Pictures taken in 2017 showed Mahira and Ranbir smoking on the streets of New York, leading to widespread speculation about their relationship and a significant reaction, especially in Pakistan.
during an interview with BBC Asian NetworkMahira reflected on the intense scrutiny she faced, and described the period as overwhelming. She admitted that after reading the article titled ‘The Little White Dress’ she thought her career might be over BBCThe public attention and cultural pressure took a toll on her mental health, causing her to cry and sometimes not even want to get out of bed.
Mahira said, “That article said, ‘Here is a woman who has achieved success that no one has achieved in Pakistan, all the support and all that, and now it’s all over. What’s going to happen? ‘What happened to him?’ I read it, and I was like ‘Damn.'”
“But I said to myself, ‘Are you crazy? This is going to end,’ maybe it was 14-year-old Mahira who told me. But I won’t lie that time was very difficult. I couldn’t get myself out of bed. I was crying every day, it had a huge impact on my professional and personal life.”
As a single mother, this incident added another layer of difficulty to Mahira’s life. Despite the challenges, she chose to remain positive and focus on personal decisions, prioritizing her and her child’s well-being. Professionally, she maintained silence despite knowing that she could not address the situation publicly.
Mahira expressed her gratitude for the support she received from brands and professional partners during this challenging phase, which strengthened her resolve to persevere. He stressed the importance of remaining calm and believing that difficulties will eventually end.
Mahira Khan was previously married to Ali Askari, with whom she has a 13-year-old son, Azlan. They separated in 2015. The actor married Salim Karim last year. On the work front, Mahira is going to be seen in the Netflix series Jo Bachaye Hain Sang Samet Lo alongside Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed.
