{"id":508253,"date":"2025-10-13T09:31:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T04:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=508253"},"modified":"2025-10-13T09:31:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T04:31:07","slug":"saleem-mairaj-shares-honest-opinion-on-hiba-bukharis-acting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/saleem-mairaj-shares-honest-opinion-on-hiba-bukharis-acting\/","title":{"rendered":"Saleem Mairaj Shares Honest Opinion on Hiba Bukhari\u2019s Acting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Karachi: Veteran actor Saleem Mairaj has shared his candid opinion about actress Hiba Bukhari\u2019s acting skills during a recent appearance on a podcast hosted by Shaista Raza on 24 Plus. While discussing Pakistani television stars, Saleem Mairaj praised Hiba for her talent but gave her a rating of 6 out of 10, explaining that his score was based on personal preference rather than ability. \u201cHiba is a good actress. I deducted four points because of my personal liking. I have given 10 to those who are my favourites,\u201d he said. He further added that Saba Qamar is one of his top favourites, giving her a 10 out of 10 for her outstanding performances. Mairaj also praised Saima Noor, calling her the \u201ctrue face of Pakistani cinema,\u201d and appreciated her powerful dialogue delivery, especially in the classic film Main Manto Nahi Hoon. Saleem Mairaj, known for his versatile roles in dramas such as Mann Mayal, Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi, and films Na Maloom Afraad 1 &#038; 2, began his career in theatre and continues to be recognized for his strong screen presence and expressive acting. ONLINE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Karachi: Veteran actor Saleem Mairaj has shared his candid opinion about actress Hiba Bukhari\u2019s acting skills during a recent appearance on a podcast hosted by Shaista Raza on 24 Plus. 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