Firdous Jamal Calls Mahira Khan an “Old Woman” in TV Interview

A renowned Pakistani actor, Firdous Jamal, repeated cheap jibes over Mahira Khan’s physique. In a TV show, he called her an “old woman,” and that has got the people of the country very upset. Mahira Khan is one of the ultra-popular actresses in Pakistan.

What Happened on the Show?

Firdous Jamal was invited to a TV program. The host of the show says he wants to confirm something that Jamal said earlier about Mahira Khan. Previously, Jamal commented that Mahira looked too old to play main characters in movies. According to him, she should only play roles as mothers.

He reminded the host that after those things Jamal said, Mahira did a really successful movie. A movie called “The Legend of Maula Jatt”. Now, the host wanted to know if he had changed his mind.

Firdous Jamal Response

But Jamal didn’t move an inch from what he had perceived. He said:

1. He still stands by what he earlier commented about Mahira’s age.

2. That Mahira is old for her real age.

3. He doesn’t find Mahira beautiful, even if other people do.

Now, when the host told him that 90% of Pakistanis think Mahira is beautiful, this was a harsh reply Jamal had to make. He said maybe 90% of people are foolish; it’s not his fault, and why he should be like them and foolish.

Jamal’s Views on Beauty and Acting

He said that he has his own ideas regarding acting and beauty. He compares actresses with Elizabeth Taylor, the famous star. He said that everyone has his or her own way of thinking, and he looks at things in his own way.

Jamal was strict that he is not going to change his mind. He told them that he used to think this way about beauty before, thinks this way now, and shall always think this way.

Previous Comments by Jamal

This isn’t the first time Firdous Jamal has said mean things about Mahira Khan. He did it once before, in 2019, and at that time, he had also enraged people. He said:

1. Mahira Khan should not do lead roles anymore.

2. She could be a model; she was not a good actress.

3. Mahira was too old now and she should only play motherly roles.

At that point, Jamal did apologize if his words hurt anyone’s feelings. But he never took back what he had said regarding Mahira’s acting skills or her age.

Why This Matters

These comments are important in the sense that they shed light on how some people within the entertainment industry think about women and age. Many disagree with Jamal, saying an actress can take any role, regardless of her age.

Mahira Khan is a mega star of Pakistan who has countless fans, who admire not just her acting but because many find her beautiful. What Jamal commented was very hurtful and angered many who felt him to be unfair and quite unkind.

This situation also raises questions about the treatment towards women within the film industry. Many people believe that actresses should not be judged based on their appearance or age.

As this story becomes more known, it’s likely that even more people will make their voices heard on what Firdous Jamal said. Some of them will probably agree with him, but a lot are going to take Mahira Khan’s side and disagree with such views as Jamal’s.