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Mira Sethi Reveals Why She Turned Down Sanam Saeed’s Role in Main Manto Nahi Hoon
Turns out, Mira Sethi almost joined the star-studded cast of Main Manto Nahi Hoon! She revealed in a recent chat that she was offered the role that eventually went to Sanam Saeed, but decided to pass on it for reasons that had fans cheering her on. Sometimes, sticking to your beliefs is the real plot twist.
Why Mira Sethi Turned Down the Role
Mira shared that she was tempted by the idea of working alongside Humayun Saeed and Sajal Aly—especially since she’d already teamed up with Sajal in Kuch Ankahi. But the script, penned by the ever-controversial Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar, made her hit pause. Mira explained that she talks a lot about feminism, so taking on a role written by someone with such strong (and, let’s be honest, divisive) views on women just didn’t sit right with her.
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The drama’s writer, Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar, is no stranger to controversy. From sparking debates about women’s roles in society to clashing with big names like Mahira Khan and Urwa Hocane, he’s always in the headlines. Even politicians like Sharmila Faruqui have called him out, labeling him a misogynist and urging viewers to skip his shows altogether. Clearly, it’s not just the scripts that are dramatic!
Fans showed support
Fans didn’t hold back their applause for Mira’s decision. Social media was buzzing with praise, with many saying it takes guts to stand by your principles in showbiz. One fan even called the drama a “chaotic piece of mess” and thanked Mira for steering clear. Meanwhile, Sanam Saeed shared that she took the role of Miss Maria because she was excited to work with new faces, even if she only read her own parts of the script. Sometimes, the stories off-screen are just as juicy as the ones on TV!
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