Mahira Khan Rejected Me for Years!” Humayun Saeed Reveals Shocking Details About Their Professional History

In a candid interview promoting their upcoming romantic comedy Love Guru, veteran actor Humayun Saeed dropped a bombshell about his co-star Mahira Khan she allegedly turned down multiple film offers with him over the past decade before finally agreeing to this project.

The Jawani Phir Nahi Ani star revealed: “I offered Mahira roles in ‘Punjab Nahi Jaungi’, ‘London Nahi Jaunga’ and other hit films, but she kept refusing.” Humayun humorously complained that it took “begging and pleading” to finally get Mahira onboard for Love Guru.

Mahira confirmed the surprising revelation, explaining her hesitation stemmed from initially avoiding masala and comedy genres. “Ironically, all three films I rejected became superhits,” the Raees actress admitted with a laugh, showing rare self-deprecation about her career choices.

The interview uncovered fascinating insights about their professional relationship that began with 2011’s drama Neeyat. Mahira nostalgically recalled how Humayun mentored her as a newcomer: “He took care of me when I was young in the industry.” Now, she jokes their dynamic has flipped – “I’ve grown up, and he’s become younger!”

Humayun praised Mahira’s unchanged humility despite her stardom: “She’s still the same graceful, loving person I knew when she started.” Their chemistry remains strong despite the decade-long gap between collaborations.

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The conversation took an intriguing turn when Humayun disclosed even Love Guru almost didn’t happen Mahira Khan initially rejected this project too over creative differences. It was only after director Nadeem Baig’s persistent persuasion that she finally agreed.

This rare peek behind Bollywood-style negotiations in Lollywood reveals how even Pakistan’s top stars navigate creative differences. Mahira Khan selective approach contrasts with Humayun’s commercial sensibilities, making their eventual collaboration in Love Guru more noteworthy.

The interview has sparked debates about:
Gender dynamics in film role selections
The struggle between artistic integrity vs. commercial success
How Pakistani stars balance creative control with industry demands

As Love Guru prepares for release, this revelation adds depth to understanding the complex professional relationship between two of Pakistan’s biggest stars.