Pakistan, June 4 -- During her appearance at Jashn-e-Rekhta in Dubai, Mahira reflected on storytelling, the emotional toll of acting, the realities of fame and why she has always valued meaningful work over screen time.

Mahira shared that a compelling story matters more to her than the prominence or screen time of the character she portrays.

Asked whether she would choose a powerful character in a mediocre script or a weaker character in an exceptional story, her answer was unequivocal: the story comes first.

Mahira recalled that reading Urdu scripts was initially challenging after returning from the United States, but she remained committed to understanding the complete narrative before making a decision.

Over time, she said, experie...