At a London fan meet-and-greet, Mahira Khan spoke out about the ongoing discourse surrounding her role in the much-anticipated romantic drama Neelofar, admitting she is drained by the constant criticism of her work.
She specifically addressed a viral scene where her character slaps herself while staring into a mirror, noting that the online backlash has taken a significant toll on her. “That scene from the film—where I hit myself—went viral. It feels like everything I do goes viral, and even when I do nothing, that does too. I’m just tired of it,” she remarked.
The mirror scene spread rapidly across social media platforms. Intended to depict her character’s emotional breakdown, the moment failed to land with audiences as the filmmakers had hoped; many viewers argued it did not adequately convey the character’s inner turmoil and that the emotional shift felt disjointed.
Social media users also questioned the creative decision to place a blind character in front of a mirror during a breakdown sequence.
Not all reactions were negative, though: one viewer offered a positive take, commenting, “The way the storyline weaves together the city backdrop and two people is exactly how magic happens—this film was so pure.”
Overall, Neelofar has received mixed reviews. While some praised its cinematography and heartfelt tribute to Lahore, others criticized the plot. The viral mirror scene became a focal point of heated debates about the film, with many viewers pointing out repetitive sequences and slow pacing as key issues that hindered audience engagement.
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