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Mahira promotes Raees in Dubai, says she still can't believe she's cast in the film

Mahira promotes Raees in Dubai, says she still can't believe she's cast in the film

Mahira revealed that landing her role in Raees was unexpected and sudden
Updated 24 Jan, 2017

Mahira Khan's finally made it to Raees promotions. The actor is in Dubai, where she's making appearances, giving interviews and pulling off style statements left, right and centre.

However, she won't be seen with her co-star Shah Rukh Khan. The two actors are staying on separate floors of the same hotel, so a joint appearance seems to be out of the question, a report in Khaleej Times reveals.

However, that doesn't stop Mahira Khan from having a good time!

She nailed the all-white look!
She nailed the all-white look!

The actor gave an interview to Khaleej Times, talking about Raees and future prospects.

Mahira revealed that landing her role in Raees was unexpected and sudden: "When I got the first call for Raees, I was numb and I did not know how to react. Because it was too quick. I didn't know anybody in Bollywood. I have never given my portfolio or met anyone, so it was very random. Someone saw my work, called for an audition and then said, come. All of this happened within a matter of a week. I couldn't digest it then and I am not able to understand it even now."

Also read: After Raees, Mahira Khan is dreaming again

She learned a lot from co-star SRK. "I am very grateful that I got to work with Shah Rukh for several reasons. He is someone who is such a big star. He is so hard working that it is unbelievable and I have taken that back home with me. I have learnt that the bigger you are, the harder you have to work."

She also describes her character in the movie, saying, "My character is that of a strong woman who is in love. She is kind and Raees's conscience. She is the lighter side of Raees's life."

Mahira promoting Raees in House of Nomad. Photo: MahiraKhan/Instagram
Mahira promoting Raees in House of Nomad. Photo: MahiraKhan/Instagram

According to Mahira, the song 'Zaalima' was a last minute addition, "'Zaalima' was added at the last minute. I am happy that now I have a romantic song with Shah Rukh Khan. There were a lot of hours of working and we were hardly sleeping. We would sleep for an hour and run back to shoot. But it was fun.

"It was a song so it was easier to do. It was a bit tougher for me because we are not used to song and dance in our films even though we do it, but this kind of romance and slow speed was new for me."

However, in another interview the actor revealed that the song 'Udi Udi Jaey' gave her blisters!

"First week, I had blisters on my feet, because there was so much more garba that you don't see in the song; they've put the nikkah and stuff so there's a lot of garba that's cut but there was a whole choreography that was done and I had to obviously learn it.

"It was insane! But for people who haven't done it, once you've learnt it, it's so much fun, because then you keep doing, then you have fun with it. So we had a lot of fun doing it."

We're looking forward to more fun tidbits from Mahira, as we wait for Raees' release here in Pakistan.

Comments

Nurul huda Jan 24, 2017 12:06pm
Many shows are already houseful or filling very fast as per the bookmyshow reports.
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Be Fair Jan 24, 2017 12:17pm
All credit goes to SRK the most accommodating lion hearted actor. Mahira must thank to SRK.
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Abhi Jan 24, 2017 01:14pm
This movie will surely make you Raees. Lol
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mustafa Jan 24, 2017 02:03pm
The credited goes to Mahira that she has turned a FILM into drama TELE-FILM.
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shahid Jan 24, 2017 03:43pm
She is very cute but her gums expose too much when she is grinning
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saqib mughal Jan 24, 2017 05:31pm
Shameful that srk and most bolly celebs are giving into right wing Hindu thugs
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Harsh truth Jan 24, 2017 06:06pm
@saqib mughal Not "right wing Hindu thugs". They are patriotic Indians who have the best interest of the country in their minds.
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Princess_of_DHUMP Jan 24, 2017 08:53pm
@Be Fair SRK is lucky that Mahira agreed to work with an actor who is almost her dad's age
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Hamid Shafiq Jan 24, 2017 09:14pm
More western and less eastern
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Maria Jan 25, 2017 12:12am
She is actually not so photogenic. Have seen her in reality, she is an exceptional beauty with an incredible aura which camera fails to capture. This lady is speciala and one of the finest actresses around. The talented beauty with a pure heart.
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Maria Jan 25, 2017 12:17am
@Princess_of_DHUMP Yes but the sad thing is that in this industry there will be a line of girls younger than his daughter who would be willing to romance this aging star any time! Bollywood means for every surviving male stars four generations of heroins are consumed!
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ali Jan 25, 2017 12:28pm
@Princess_of_DHUMP ... Not SRK lucky... she is lucky to get such opportunity. There is lot of talent in India. They should offer such opportunies to their own telented people first.
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Pune India Jan 25, 2017 05:00pm
I think this movie will be broken all Box office records in India and Pakistan both countries...
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gp65 Jan 27, 2017 10:06pm
@Princess_of_DHUMP She is older than Deepika who debuted with SRK and has done 2 additional superhit movies with him. She herself says that this was a lucky break. IT is only you who are being perverse.
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