The 26-year-old actress, whose Pakistani film 'Bol' was released in India in 2011, says she was initially apprehensive about kissing on-screen.
"I have never kissed on-screen so I wasn't prepared at all. I was nervous on the day we were to shoot the kissing scene. It felt very mechanical. Thankfully, it went really well," Humaima told PTI in an interview here.
"But Emraan made me comfortable as he is an expert in kissing. People love him for this and he doesn't make it look vulgar. The kissing scene may be deleted in Pakistan. In the film there is no sex scene put in forcefully. It's been shot sensibly, which will not look vulgar," she added.
"I made myself strong with the thought that talent has no religion. It was just a role. I have made my country proud as I was nominated for Best Actress for 'Bol' across several countries and won award at the London Asian Film Festival," she said.
"I am sure that people in Pakistan will support me. There will be people who will criticise me, but if I take them seriously, I won't be able to do a lot of things in my career," said Humaima, adding she won't be seen wearing a bikini on-screen.
"People have loved the trailer of the film. Emraan has a huge fan following in Pakistan. People back home feel that he is a Pakistani because of his name. I am a top actress and the highest paid actress in Pakistan. I am sure people will come to watch both of us and appreciate our work," she added.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
