
"Would think about posting a statement every day," said Mahira Khan (courtesy mahirahkhan)
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Photos of Mahira and Ranbir went viral in September
Mahira was criticised for smoking and wearing a short dress
"I was completely shattered and broken," she said in an interview
"I am human, I make mistakes," she added.
Mahira Khan, 32, is currently looking forward to the release of her next film Verna, whose new rap song Power Di Game released last month. Mahira said she was quick to post the song on Twitter, which was actually her response to trolls. Mahira confessed she's identified the source of the negative criticism as "disappointment" from her fans. "It's the same disappointment that my nani or my mamoo would have felt seeing that. So even now when I meet an older lady who says that she didn't like the pictures, I'm quick to apologize," she told Something Haute.
The Internet revealed its judgemental side once again when photos of Mahira and Ranbir smoking outside a New York restaurant were spotted in September. Soon after which Ranbir released a statement condemning trolls as "unfair". This is what his statement said "I've gotten to know Mahira in a personal capacity over the last few months. She is somebody who I admire and respect, for her achievements and even more for the person she is. It is very unfair the way she is being judged and spoken about. What is also sad is the inequality in judgment just because she is a woman. I request you to stop the negativity and move on with your beautiful god gifted lives. Peace and love. PS: Both smoking and hate are injurious to health." Ranbir and Mahira sparked dating rumours after they attended the Global Teacher Prize event in March together.
I actually feel sorry for her. She looks lost & misguided. And no one will let her live this one down.Fallen from grace & hard #MahiraKhan pic.twitter.com/7cfEdJ8bRF
— Pebbles Fish (@chintuandbunty) September 21, 2017
However, Mahira Khan was not alone in this battle - she had support pouring in from several Pakistani celebrities like Momina Mustehsan, Ali Zafar, Osman Khalid Butt and Humaima Malik while Bollywood stars Parineeti Chopra and Zarina Khan also spoke in her favour. Mahira Khan made her Bollywood debut with Shah Rukh Khan's 2017 film Raees.