Veteran actor Saba Hameed has opened up about slapping co-star Hiba Bukhari during the filming of the drama Fitoor.

Speaking as a guest on a Ramzan show, Hameed clarified that she did not actually slap co-actors in dramas. “I do not hit anyone for real in dramas because I am an expert at cheating shots.”

However, she explained that in some cases, directors insist on realism.

“But if the director repeatedly insists that a real slap is necessary, what can I do? It was their wish, so I had to slap her. I did slap her and later apologised because it was quite a hard slap. When asked to hit for real, I cannot cheat,” she added.

Hameed emphasised that such situations are not ideal. “It is never good for any actor because, in the end, it is all just for a character.”

Saba Hameed is a veteran of Pakistan’s television and film industry, with a career spanning nearly 40 years.  Some of her notable dramas include Family Front, Mere Hamsafar, Thakan, Lashkara, Pyaare Afzal, Ghisi Piti Mohabbat, the Baraat series, Sun Mere Dil, Dil Lagi, Noor Jehan and Laal Ishq.

Recently, she received praise for her performance in Main Manto Nahi Hoon, and is currently appearing in drama serial Ishq, for which fans have highly appreciated her performance.