Web Desk: Actresses Saba Qamar and Iqra Aziz have drawn attention on social media after publicly praising each other’s acting, with Aziz describing Qamar as one of the country’s finest performers.
The exchange began after Qamar highlighted Aziz’s acting during a recent event in London. Aziz later responded with a heartfelt message, saying the veteran actress’s words carried special meaning for her.
Qamar was attending a gathering in London on Friday when host Azfar Rehman asked her which young actress she would choose to portray her if a film were made about her life.
Qamar named Aziz, saying she particularly admired her work and considered her a strong performer.
She also pointed to a distinctive intensity in Aziz’s acting, saying the younger actress possessed the kind of creative fire that makes her performances stand out.
The remarks quickly circulated online, prompting Aziz to respond publicly.
In an Instagram Story on Sunday, Aziz thanked Qamar for her generous comments and expressed her long-standing admiration for the actress.
Aziz said Qamar’s words meant more to her than the veteran performer might realize. She also recalled watching Qamar’s work over the years and learning from her performances.
The younger actress specifically mentioned the Bollywood film “Hindi Medium,” in which Qamar appeared, saying she had watched it countless times.
Aziz described hearing such praise from an actress she has admired for years as a deeply special experience and said she felt fortunate to receive the recognition.
The warm interaction between the two actresses has since attracted attention from social media users, who praised their public appreciation of each other’s work.
The exchange also offered a glimpse of mutual respect within Pakistan’s entertainment industry, particularly among female performers who are increasingly acknowledging their peers’ talent and achievements in public.
Both actresses have established prominent careers in Pakistani television and film, making their exchange particularly notable among fans of the country’s entertainment industry.
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