Nasir Adeeb's remarks on rejecting Reema Khan go viral

Renowned Pakistani writer and filmmaker Nasir Adeeb revealed that he once visited the Heera Mandi to select actresses for a film.

During this visit he was introduced to Reema Khan but he decided not to cast her.

In a recent podcast appearance on a private TV channel Nasir Adeeb shared details about his past experience.

He explained that during the early days of his career he and director Younis Malik planned to produce a film with a fresh and relatively new cast.

While casting established actors like Ghulam Mohiuddin they were on the lookout for two new heroines for the project.

To find suitable candidates Younis Malik suggested they explore unconventional avenues including visiting Heera Mandi. Nasir Adeeb recounted “Younis Malik told me we needed to select two girls. When I asked where we should go he mentioned the Red Light Area so I agreed”

He elaborated on the experience saying “We received a warm welcome there. The girl’s mother served us tea and praised her daughter extensively. After a while the girl came out. Both Younis Malik and I observed her but neither of us were impressed. Her mother continued to boast about her talents but we decided against casting her”

The girl they rejected later became a superstar of the Pakistani film industry. “Her name was Reema” Nasir Adeeb revealed.

When asked why he didn’t choose Reema at the time Adeeb responded “I felt the sweetness in her voice wasn’t reflected in her eyes. For an artist expressive eyes are essential. However respect and fame are destined by God. Reema entered the industry worked hard and became a huge success due to her dedication and determination”