Tue Dec 17 12:29:21 UTC 2024: ## Pakistani Actress Mahira Khan Opens Up About the Emotional Toll of Viral Photos with Ranbir Kapoor
**Mumbai, India** – Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has revealed the significant emotional distress she suffered following the viral release of photos showing her smoking and spending time with Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor in New York in 2017. The images sparked intense public criticism targeting Khan’s attire, her smoking, and her perceived relationship with Kapoor.
In a recent interview with BBC Asian Network, Khan described the experience as devastating. She recalled reading an article speculating about the end of her career following the incident, stating, “I remember reading it and thinking, ‘Is my career over?'” The actress confessed to being confined to her bed for days, overwhelmed by the negative reaction. “I didn’t leave my bed. I cried every day,” she said, explaining the impact on both her personal and professional life.
Despite the intense emotional turmoil, Khan remained resilient. She chose to remain silent at the time, believing it wouldn’t be helpful, and focused on making choices that were right for herself and her child. She also acknowledged the support of several brands who stood by her during this difficult period.
Khan reflected on her life’s ups and downs, describing it as a “crazy journey.” She expressed gratitude for her audience’s unwavering support through challenges such as her divorce, becoming a mother, navigating single parenthood, and overcoming the fallout from the viral photos. While the photos initially fueled romance rumors between Khan and Kapoor, the actress’s focus now rests on recounting the substantial personal cost of the incident.
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