Artists Stand by Mahira Khan Amidst Quetta Literature Festival Incident

News Desk

Islamabad: The video of fans throwing an unknown object at Pakistan’s renowned actress Mahira Khan during the Quetta Literature Festival sparked panic on social media.

Following the viral spread of the video, the actress took to Instagram to provide a detailed explanation of the incident.

Mahira Khan emphasized the inherent impropriety of hurling objects towards the stage during any session, stressing that even gestures like tossing a rose wrapped in a handkerchief are unacceptable.

Despite calls to cancel the festival due to this incident, Mahira firmly advocated against it, asserting that the discourteous actions of a solitary individual shouldn’t overshadow the presence of thousands of respectful attendees.

Expressing her profound desire for the festival to expand across every corner of the nation, Mahira underscored the potential for such events to catalyze positive societal transformation.

In closing, she conveyed her affection for the people of Quetta, expressing hope for future encounters, and concluded with a heartfelt declaration of love for the city, stating, “I love you, Quetta. I hope we will meet again.”

As Mahira’s fans continue to shower her with accolades for her bravery and composure, her fellow artists also join in praising her remarkable presence of mind.

Actress Maryam Nafees commended Mahira for her admirable handling of the entire situation, expressing collective pride in her actions. Ayman Khan extended solidarity to Mahira, conveying affection and support from the artistic community.

Sahha Asghar lamented the unfortunate behavior exhibited towards Mahira, emphasizing that such actions do not reflect the true spirit of the nation.

Actress Kanza Hashmi remarked on Mahira’s graceful demeanor in confronting the situation, expressing sorrow over the incident and affirming Mahira’s status as a source of pride. She urged for collective action against such behavior, deeming it unacceptable.