Neelofar, starring Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan, has been receiving warm appreciation from fellow actors, directors and film critics, who call it visually soulful and deeply moving.
Several stars shared glowing reviews on social media, applauding the film’s delicate themes and strong character portrayals.
However, a leaked scene from the movie, showing Mahira Khan crying intensely, has divided audiences. The clip, which quickly went viral, drew mixed reactions.
Many fans admired Mahira for delivering a raw and vulnerable performance, saying the moment captures the emotional essence of the film.
But a large number of users criticized her acting, calling the crying sequence “overdone” and “unnatural.”
Some claimed the emotional breakdown felt forced, and others argued that the scene should not have been leaked before the film completed its theatrical run.
The controversy has sparked heated debate across platforms like X, Instagram and TikTok, with viewers comparing Mahira’s performance to her earlier roles.
At the same time, supporters have defended her, saying one out-of-context clip cannot represent the depth of her character in the full film.
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Despite the online backlash, industry insiders continue to call Neelofar a strong addition to Pakistani cinema, praising its music, performances and storytelling.
As discussions intensify, the leaked clip has ironically boosted curiosity, pulling more people to watch the movie and judge the performance for themselves.
