Mahira Khan & Samina Peerzada on the Art of Storytelling | Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Mahira Khan & Samina Peerzada on the Art of Storytelling | Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta . She stopped counting her scenes and started looking for the soul of the story. In this conversation at Jashn-e-Rekhta, Mahira Khan sits with Samina Peerzada and opens up about what it takes to move from being a star to a real actor. Mahira talks about her rule of reading a full script before she says yes, even in her early days when reading Urdu was still new to her after years in America. She shares how the name Khirad, meaning wisdom, unlocked her most iconic role in Humsafar, and how director Sarmad Khoosat guided her there through an Allama Iqbal couplet. She also talks about preparing for Razia, the small personal habits she brings into her characters like saying Salam and Shukriya to staff, and why some roles stay with an actor long after the shoot wraps. This is a rare, honest look at the craft behind the glamour. . Chapters: 00:00:00 Story or Character? The Actor’s Dilemma 00:00:58 Why the Full Script Always Matters Most 00:02:19 When Fiction Becomes Reality: Style Trends 00:03:05 The Secret to Longevity: Beyond Star Power 00:03:45 "How Many Scenes?" Breaking Acting Myths 00:04:46 Discovering the Soul of a New Character 00:05:40 Inside the Making of the Series "Razia" 00:07:01 The Emotional Afterlife of a Performance 00:08:04 How Humsafar Changed Everything for Mahira 00:09:12 Leaving a Piece of Yourself in Every Role . About Jashn-e-Rekhta Jashn-e-Rekhta is the world’s largest cultural festival celebrating the beauty, depth, and living spirit of the Urdu language. Held annually, it brings together poets, musicians, writers, thinkers, and artists from across the world to create a space of poetry, music, conversations, and storytelling. From soul-stirring mushairas and spellbinding musical evenings to intimate dialogues and immersive cultural experiences, the festival is where language turns into emotion and heritage finds a contemporary voice. More than a festival, Jashn-e-Rekhta is a movement that keeps Urdu alive, relevant, and deeply connected across generations. . #mahirakhan #saminapeerzada #jashnerekhta #humsafar #khirad #pakistanidrama #urduadab . About Rekhta Foundation: Rekhta Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation committed to preserving, promoting, and celebrating the Urdu language and its rich literary and cultural legacy. Through digital archives, learning platforms, publications, festivals, and community initiatives, the Foundation works to make Urdu accessible and meaningful for audiences worldwide. By bridging classical traditions with modern platforms and voices, Rekhta Foundation ensures that the language continues to inspire, connect, and evolve with time. . IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT NOTICE © Rekhta Foundation. All rights reserved. Unauthorised downloading, clipping, re-uploading, or reuse of this content (audio/video/visuals) is strictly prohibited without written permission. . External Links: Website: https://rekhta.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jashnerekhtaofficial/ Rekhta Books: https://rekhtabooks.com/ Rekhta Learning: https://rekhtalearning.com/