Mahira Khan Says She Learnt a Lot From Shah Rukh Khan

In an exclusive interview to Box Office Weekend, Mahira talked about her transition from the small screen to the big screen, Shah Rukh Khan, and more.

Of her foray in Bollywood, Mahira said: "I don't know how people will take to me over there (Bollywood). But it was a very different experience. I went there like a sponge. I was just taking it all in. I didn't want to step in on anybody's toes. Because here, I'm very nosy. I'm in everybody's space and job. And everyone warned me not to do this there. So I just sat, listened to them. I tried to match Mr Khan. I couldn't, but I tried to make it better."

Talking about her Raees co-star, Mahira said: "I got to learn so much from Mr Shah Rukh Khan, like actually got to learn from him. I realized this when I came back. I came back and I shot for a song in Ho Mann Jahaan and my director was like, 'What has happened to you'. He actually said that 'you've shed a layer. You've grown as an actor.' And I think it's because I moved out of my comfort zone. At that time you don't realise it because it's happening so fast. But when you come back you realise, 'Oh, I've learnt something'.