Speaking to host Kristie Lu Stout, Mahira said she never expected to have two film releases in one year Neelofar and Love Guru. She described 2025 as an ‘amazing’ and ‘wholesome’ year, filled with gratitude and creative satisfaction.
The conversation naturally turned to her much loved onscreen pairing with Fawad Khan. Mahira said their shared journey has been ‘a blessing,’ adding that the love and respect they receive together is something she deeply values.
She admitted that she sometimes felt they had been ‘a little stingy’ with fans who wanted to see them reunite on screen.
‘Neelofar was almost like a thank you note to the fans,’ she said, calling the project a heartfelt gesture rather than just another film.
Mahira praised the mutual understanding she shares with Fawad, noting that they are ‘very respectful of each other’s space and craft.’ While she described herself as a spontaneous performer, she said Fawad works with a different rhythm. ‘We understand each other’s beats really well,’ she explained, crediting not just experience but also friendship.
The duo previously starred together in Humsafar, one of Pakistan’s most iconic television dramas, and later appeared in The Legend of Maula Jutt, a record breaking box office success.
When asked about future collaborations, Mahira laughed and said it would take time. She added that any future project would need to be out of the box, mentioning films like Bonnie and Clyde or Marriage Story as the kind of bold storytelling that would excite them.
Looking ahead, Mahira said 2026 feels like a moment of reflection, a time to take stock of her life and career. She revealed that she is returning to television this year a move she finds both scary and exciting.
The actor also spoke candidly about her student life in California, recalling her days working at a retail store and a pharmacy while attending college.
Coming from a comfortable background in Pakistan, Mahira said the experience of juggling studies, jobs, and supporting her brother had a deep and lasting impact on her personality.
She shared that she now visits the US every summer with her son, telling him stories about riding buses, working long hours, and learning independence lessons that continue to shape who she is today.
