From Shah Rukh Khan’s advice to her favourite actors — Mahira Khan answers fan questions

The iconic, revered and brilliant Mahira Khan is in a city — London —where X (formerly Twitter) isn’t blocked and to celebrate she did a question and answer session with her fans.

Here are some of our favourite responses she had to fan questions.

Shahrukh Khan’s advice

When a fan asked what Mahira learned from the king of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, while working on their film Raees, she quoted Shah Rukh as having said, “Give happiness a chance, baby”. We love this advice!

Our favourite actor’s favourite actors

Responding to a question about who her favourite women actors on television currently are, Mahira said everyone is good. She did, however, single out Yumna Zaidi, Sajal Aly, Hania Aamir, Kubra Khan, Mawra Hocane, Sehar Khan, Sabeena Farooq, and Naeema Butt, adding there were many more on the “endless list”.

The category is ‘Mahira’s fave co-star’

Mahira revealed that she loved working with many of her co-stars but as recently, she “really enjoyed” working alongside Ahmed Ali Akbar. While we don’t know what secret project the two actors are working on, we do know that we are beyond excited to see them together!

Neelofar’s advice to Khirad and vice versa

We can only (safely) assume that a former X user asked Mahira what her upcoming character Neelofar’s advice would be to the iconic Khirad — the main protagonist of Zindagi Gulzar Hai. To this, the woman behind these roles herself, said, “Neelofar advice to Khirad — say what you truly feel. Life is too short. Live.”

And what would Khirad’s advice be to Neelofar? “Don’t trust too easily.”

On launching a production house

After a fan suggested that the Humsafar actor launch a production house, Mahira said such feats were complicated, “especially if you’re not churning out dramas which then can provide the money needed to make stuff”.

“I’m really trying to put a few stories together. Maybe collaborate with other production houses. Let’s see!” The actor signed off the tweet with “only love” — no wonder she’s Pakistan’s sweetheart!

Foot troubles

In two tweets, Mahira disclosed that her foot was not too good and was taking time to heal. Despite this, she revealed that she is planning to perform at the HUM TV awards but does not have anything “intense” planned. The actor did hint that her performance would be something fans liked, so now we will totally be tuning in.

‘No Nazar!’

Mahira confirmed that there were projects in the pipeline at SoulFry Films, the production company she co-founded with Nina Kashif. The actor wanted to direct message (DM) her fans about the projects and we’re unsure if we did. However, she did ward off any evil eyes and we’re here doing the same. Nothing but well wishes for Mahira, please!

Her son? He’s at school.

You know Mahira is a little too loved when fans ask about her son, that too using his nickname. But she remained the epitome of grace as she informed fans that her son Azlaan, aka Azzu, was not in London because he had school. The starlet also requested that fans pray for him as he had a big year ahead of him.

Love, love and more love

And then, of course, was the deluge of love which Mahira responded to very sweetly. There were declarations of people ready to fight her battles, messages that she was missed and poetry for her beauty.

We truly believe that Mahira is one of the only people who can invoke so much love from people and return it too!

If you could ask Pakistan’s favourite actor a question, what would it be? Tell us in the comments!