Mahira Khan Opens Up About Mental Stress After Viral Photos with Ranbir Kapoor
Islamabad:Pakistani actress **Mahira Khan** has revealed that she was under significant mental stress after her photos with Bollywood actor **Ranbir Kapoor** went viral. In an interview with **BBC Asian Network**, Mahira spoke candidly about the impact these photos had on her personal life and career.
In 2017, pictures of Mahira Khan and Ranbir Kapoor surfaced online, showing the two of them together in New York, with Mahira wearing a white short dress and smoking a cigarette. These images sparked a major controversy in both India and Pakistan, leading to widespread criticism on social media. Despite the backlash, Mahira chose not to publicly comment on the situation at the time.
Reflecting on the incident, Mahira Khan shared that the leak of these pictures caused her a great deal of mental distress, and it significantly impacted her personal life. She made the decision not to address the controversy publicly, opting to remain silent.
### **Protecting Her Family and Career**
Mahira admitted that after the photos were leaked, she made various decisions to protect her family, and it weighed heavily on her whether her career would be adversely affected. However, she found support from the brands she was working with at the time, who stood by her and encouraged her to move forward. This support helped her regain confidence and continue her work.
### **Emotional Reflection on Her Second Marriage**
During the interview, Mahira Khan also spoke emotionally about her second marriage, expressing her desire for her son to be with her when she got married again. She said that her son’s presence during the wedding meant the world to her, and she felt immense pride in having him by her side.
### **The 2017 Controversy**
The controversy surrounding Mahira Khan and Ranbir Kapoor’s photos, taken in 2017, had caused a storm in both Pakistani and Indian media. In the images, Mahira was seen smoking a cigarette while walking with Ranbir Kapoor late at night in New York. Many social media users criticized her for wearing a short dress and smoking, fueling negative reactions across the region.
Despite the criticism, Mahira Khan chose to remain composed and continued to focus on her career, eventually overcoming the storm of controversy. Today, she remains one of Pakistan’s most respected and beloved actresses.
