Mahira Khan

“I was a dreamer, and I still am one.”

“The fact is I've always been such a big Bollywood fan, from the time I was very young. I remember I'd watch new Bollywood films every Thursday night on a video cassette.”

“I became an actor only as a result of Madhuri Dixit. I was watching 'Ram Lakhan,' and her song 'Bada dukh dina' started playing. The minute I saw it, I told my mother, 'I wish to accomplish it. I desire to be on TV.'”

“I am the first Pakistani actress who got the opportunity to work with Shah Rukh Khan as the main lead.”

“The truth is that we have all gone through failure. I have personally as well as professionally experienced failure.”

“I know it's easy to say the box-office numbers doesn't matter, but the reality is it actually does.”

“I've always been sensitive and over-emotional.”

“I do feel it's tougher to make a comic scene work than performing an intense scene, for example.”

“I was dreaming of wearing a sari and dancing like Madhuri Dixit. I also used to dream of working with Shah Rukh Khan. I did nothing to make it happen. I only dreamed and believed in my dreams.”

“Luckily, I've had the chance to perform with some of the best actors in Pakistan, who helped me out a lot on set.”

“When 'Humsafar' did well, every single person associated with it shined. Its DoP [Director of Photography], Shehzad Kashmiri, went on to become a huge director. So, a good and successful project just blesses everybody.”

“Life is such a beautiful thing. When you sit for a moment during the day and live that particular moment, everything seems perfect.”

“Like every woman, I do have a #MeToo story, but if somebody wants to share something personal, they should do it when they want to, not because there is a movement or someone else is talking about it.”

“Money is not a driving force for me when it comes to my passion: that is, dramas and films.”

“Only a good actor has an edge over a weak actor. A hardworking actor has an edge over a lazy actor. Nationality has nothing to do with it.”

“I would definitely like to work in India. It is just that I am quite picky when it comes to roles.”

“Everyone goes through things; everyone has a story. That's why strangers are so interesting. I don't find a single human being boring, man.”

“I did meet Shah Rukh. He was very kind.”

“I honestly didn't know how well Bin Roye would fare with audiences. I couldn't be indifferent while watching it. I kept seeing tiny nuances that I could have changed with my role.”

“Empowering women with better education, being sensitive towards their wellbeing, health, happiness, ensuring equal opportunities, and respecting their rights will go a long way in transforming Pakistan.”