Saba Qamar Reveals Health Was Affected by Shooting ‘Case No. 9’ Rape Scenes

In a powerful and honest revelation, acclaimed actress Saba Qamar has shared that filming the intense rape scenes for the popular drama Case No. 9 took a significant toll on her mental and physical health.

The actress disclosed this on her Instagram Story, explaining that playing the role of a rape survivor, Sahar, was not easy for her. She shared a clip from a talk show where other celebrities were praising her performance and took the opportunity to thank them while also shedding light on the hidden cost of such powerful acting.

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Saba Qamar wrote that continuously shooting such highly emotional scenes was a tremendous challenge. “Emotional scenes put a lot of pressure on the mind and body,” she shared. She elaborated that having to repeatedly access and portray such intense emotions deeply affects an actor.

As a result of filming these harrowing scenes, the actress revealed that she faced health issues. She is now actively trying to manage these after-effects and constantly reminds herself to “stay strong.”

Despite the personal cost, Saba Qamar’s performance has been widely praised for its raw authenticity, bringing critical attention to the sensitive issue the drama addresses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What role did Saba Qamar play in ‘Case No. 9’?
She played Sahar, a successful professional who is forced to leave her career after she accuses her boss, played by Faysal Quraishi, of rape.

2. What specific health issues did she face?
While she did not specify the exact nature of the health problems, she clearly stated that the emotional and psychological pressure from filming the intense scenes, particularly the rape scenes, manifested as physical and mental health issues.

3. Why are such scenes difficult for actors?
Portraying intense trauma requires actors to deeply immerse themselves in distressing emotions. Repeating these scenes during filming can lead to emotional exhaustion, stress, and can have a lasting psychological impact, blurring the lines between performance and personal well-being.

4. How is she coping now?
Saba Qamar stated that she is trying to manage the health problems that arose and is focusing on self-care, reminding herself to remain strong.

5. Was her performance recognized?
Yes, her performance has received widespread critical acclaim from audiences and fellow celebrities alike for its bravery and authenticity, even as she reveals the personal cost behind it.