"I believe Saba is a fantastic actress."
Mahira Khan dismissed speculation of a silent rift with Saba Qamar during a recent television appearance promoting her upcoming film Neelofar alongside Fawad Khan.
A fan questioned Mahira about recurring media chatter that often frames the two actresses as adversaries despite neither of them confirming any issues.
Mahira responded by saying there has never been animosity from her side.
The actress added that the narrative has been repeatedly exaggerated by outside observers.
She explained that public fascination with imagined conflict usually grows stronger when two prominent women dominate industry conversations simultaneously.
Mahira said such speculation reflects a wider global pattern where accomplished women are frequently compared or pitted against each other for entertainment.
She added that these narratives benefit everyone except the women involved, as they divert attention away from their work and creative output.
While rejecting the idea of a rivalry, Mahira took a moment to praise Saba and describe her as a fantastic actress whose talent speaks for itself.
She also said she would welcome the opportunity to work with Saba one day, suggesting a collaboration could produce compelling results for audiences.
Mahira said: “I’m not trying to be diplomatic.
“I believe Saba is a fantastic actress.”
“If we end up working together on a project, it could potentially result in an excellent outcome.”
The discussion resurfaced shortly after Mahira was asked about Saba’s earlier comments regarding Karachi and the reaction they generated online.
Mahira said she interpreted the comments as being taken out of context and maintained that people naturally defend the cities they belong to.
She added that Karachi feels like a mother because it shelters people from across the country and continues to remain resilient despite its challenges.
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Public debate linking the two actresses dates back to 2019, when Saba appeared on The Munshi Show and remarked that she and Mahira were not friends.
The statement triggered intense online speculation, prompting Saba to clarify later that they had never interacted enough to form any personal impressions.
Saba explained that both actresses were focused on their own careers and that the perception of tension stemmed entirely from external assumptions.
Since then, Mahira Khan has repeatedly fielded questions about the topic and has consistently maintained that she holds no negative feelings toward Saba.
Saba Qamar has also kept her stance unchanged, stating that there is no disagreement between them and that their independent career paths have never intersected.
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