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Mahira Khan to fill Meena Kumari's shoes in Pakistani remake of 'Pakeezah'

Posted: 30 Jan 2023, 2:24 am
by E! Entertainment
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KARACHI:
Recently, it was shared that Sajal Aly is all set to star as Umrao Jaan in an eight-part series adaptation of Mirza Hadi Ruswa's 1899 novel. Now, a remake of another classic is in the works,


Mahira Khan has been roped in to fill the shoes of Meena Kumari in a Pakistani remake of the 1972 blockbuster, Pakeezah. The film is all set to be produced by Hamid Hussain and his UAE-based production house, Action Consultancy is bank-rolling the project. Sources close to the production team have confirmed that Khan will be essaying the role of Kumari. Apart from the Raees star, many prominent names are in consideration for the upcoming project.

The source revealed, "Mahira is onboard, but she is one of many stars we are aiming for in the remake of this epic. There are some more famous artists that are in talks to be roped in the film."

Action Consultancy manages leading stars from South Asia, including Humayun Saeed, who featured in The Crown and Ahad Raza Mir, who was in Resident Evil, including Aly, who is all set to star as Maymouna in Jemima Goldsmith's What's Love Got To Do With It?. The agency has recently expanded its portfolio and ventured into financing international content and packaging films and series.

Re: Mahira Khan to fill Meena Kumari's shoes in Pakistani remake of 'Pakeezah'

Posted: 09 Feb 2023, 3:26 pm
by lamonswilliam
Well-known Pakistani star Mahira Khan has been signed on to star in the Pakistani remake of the cult Bollywood film Pakeezah (1972).

She will fill the mighty shoes of tragedy queen Meena Kumari in the forthcoming remake. The project is set to be bankrolled by Hamid Hussain under his UAE-based production house, Action Consultancy


Sources in the know reveal that Khan has been confirmed to play the role of Mina Kumari. In addition to her, several prominent actors are expected to join the cast of the film soon. The production house is currently in talks with a few leading actors.

Re: Mahira Khan to fill Meena Kumari's shoes in Pakistani remake of 'Pakeezah'

Posted: 09 Feb 2023, 3:27 pm
by lamonswilliam
Nice

Re: Mahira Khan to fill Meena Kumari's shoes in Pakistani remake of 'Pakeezah'

Posted: 10 Feb 2023, 8:24 pm
by MEHTAB LE
E! Entertainment wrote: 30 Jan 2023, 2:24 am Image

KARACHI:
Recently, it was shared that Sajal Aly is all set to star as Umrao Jaan in an eight-part series adaptation of Mirza Hadi Ruswa's 1899 novel. Now, a remake of another classic is in the works,


Mahira Khan has been roped in to fill the shoes of Meena Kumari in a Pakistani remake of the 1972 blockbuster, Pakeezah. The film is all set to be produced by Hamid Hussain and his UAE-based production house, Action Consultancy is bank-rolling the project. Sources close to the production team have confirmed that Khan will be essaying the role of Kumari. Apart from the Raees star, many prominent names are in consideration for the upcoming project.

The source revealed, "Mahira is onboard, but she is one of many stars we are aiming for in the remake of this epic. There are some more famous artists that are in talks to be roped in the film."

Action Consultancy manages leading stars from South Asia, including Humayun Saeed, who featured in The Crown and Ahad Raza Mir, who was in Resident Evil, including Aly, who is all set to star as Maymouna in Jemima Goldsmith's What's Love Got To Do With It?. The agency has recently expanded its portfolio and ventured into financing international content and packaging films and series.
Blockbuster FLOP before production of Movie. :lol: :lol: 😂 Lagendry Meena ki Performance ko koi replace nhi kar sakta. IN PAON KO ZAMEEN PAY RAKH DEIN, BOHT MELY HEIN YEH :P :) :D :mrgreen:

Re: Mahira Khan to fill Meena Kumari's shoes in Pakistani remake of 'Pakeezah'

Posted: 01 Jul 2025, 4:53 pm
by NailaShafiq
Mahira Khan stepping into Meena Kumari’s shoes is no small feat, it's a bold move, but one that speaks to Mahira’s range and grace as an actor.

Re: Mahira Khan to fill Meena Kumari's shoes in Pakistani remake of 'Pakeezah'

Posted: 02 Jul 2025, 7:20 am
by raotariq
•کَیا پِدّی کیا پِدّی کا شورْبا
kyaa piddii kyaa piddii kaa shorbaa

Re: Mahira Khan to fill Meena Kumari's shoes in Pakistani remake of 'Pakeezah'

Posted: 02 Jul 2025, 3:35 pm
by NelamAsghr
Excited to see Mahira take on such an iconic role, it's a bold and beautiful choice.