‘I don’t think Mahira Khan is an experienced actor,’ says Syed Muzammil Shah

TV host Syed Muzammil Shah recently expressed his personal opinion about beloved actress Mahira Khan, suggesting that she lacks sufficient acting experience.

Shah appeared on Zabardast, a program on New TV, where he discussed a range of topics, including the country’s political landscape, notable showbiz personalities, and his own career. In one of the segments, he shared his views on the beauty and acting skills of both Pakistani and Indian actresses.

In response to a comparison question, Shah ranked Indian actress Madhuri Dixit as the most beautiful, with Mahira Khan coming in second. He placed Alia Bhatt third and Mehwish Hayat fourth in terms of beauty.

Shah also shared his opinions on the acting experience of these actresses, ranking Mahira Khan last (fourth), Mehwish Hayat third, Alia Bhatt second, and Madhuri Dixit first.

He said, “I do not follow Mahira Khan’s work closely but disagree with the general public’s perception of her acting skills.”

"I don’t think Mahira Khan is very experienced in acting," he added.

He mentioned watching her in The Legend of Maula Jatt and stated, “I did not understand her acting.” He praised Hamza Ali Abbasi’s performance in the same film.

Shah predicted that memes would be created based on his comments about Mahira Khan. His remarks sparked criticism on social media, with users questioning his expertise in evaluating acting talent.