Pakistani actress Mahira Khan, who is ready with her Bollywood debut 'Raee's opposite Shah Rukh Khan has revealed that she wants to play the roles like Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan in the future.
In a recent interview, the 33-year-old actress said that she is a big fan of Meena Kumari, Rekha and Madhubala and has a "buddhi rooh" inside her, reports the Express Tribune
"I am a big, big fan of Guru Dutt and Pyasa, so I would have loved to do that," she added.
The 'Humsafar' actress, while talking about 'Raees,' said that she is very nervous due to "so much hype" and feels the "responsibility" she is carrying from Pakistan.
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