Tue Dec 17 09:50:44 UTC 2024: ## Mahira Khan Opens Up About Devastating Impact of Viral Photos with Ranbir Kapoor
**Mumbai, India** – Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has revealed the profound emotional toll of viral photos showing her with Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor in 2017. The images, taken in New York, sparked intense criticism over Khan’s outfit and fueled speculation about a relationship.
In a candid interview with the BBC Asian Network, Khan described the aftermath as devastating. The negative reaction, she said, left her confined to her bed for days, overwhelmed by the professional and personal consequences. She questioned her career prospects, fearing the incident would end her work.
Despite the intense backlash, Khan expressed gratitude for the support of several brands and highlighted her resilience. She chose to remain silent initially, focusing on personal choices she felt were right for her and her child.
Khan’s interview also touched on other challenging moments in her career, including a ban in another country, framing her journey as a “crazy ride” marked by both highs and lows. She acknowledged the support of her audience throughout her ups and downs, which included her divorce, single motherhood, and navigating the fallout from the viral photos. She also alluded to further hardships she has chosen not to share publicly.
The 2017 incident initially ignited rumours of a romance between Khan and Kapoor after they were spotted together in Dubai. The New York photos further intensified speculation and criticism.
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