Mira Sethi is not one to act against her faith. In a recent conversation with Muneeb Qadir, the actor revealed that “I was offered the role of Sanam Saeeds in Main Manto Nahi Hoon, If you guys look at that show. ”
She further elaborated that the project fascinated her. “I was so tempted because it would have been Humayum Saeed, Sajal Ali and myself, and I had already worked with Sajal in Kuch Ankahi. But because of the author’s author, I did not. I was just thinking that I am talking so much about feminism, and if I had ended up performing a role created by a writer who has such problematic views on women, it would all have gone to waste. ”
Had this talk with Mira Sethi a few weeks ago and I always have the greatest respect for people who stick to their principles. We need many more people in our film industry who have the courage to say and do what’s right pic.twitter.com/9GMZP2HQ8B
– Muneeb Qadir (@Muneebqadirmmq) October 3, 2025
Fans praised the actor’s decision not to move forward with the manuscript. “Very few people in the industry have the ability to stand by their views,” an IG user wrote. “Love Mira. So much respect.” Another confirmed that she made the right decision, “Thank you! The drama doesn’t make sense at all,” they wrote. “Glad you stayed away from the chaotic piece of mess.”
Sanam Saeed, who plays Miss Maria, has previously shared why she decided to take the role in an interview with Aamna Haider Isani on Haute Talk. “I know Main manto Nahi Hoon Was in the works for a long time, ”she said.” And that its crew has changed and evolved over the years. So he (Khalil-Ur-Rehman) appointed all the actors he had roped then, including Humayun Saeed and Sajal Aly. And I was like, I’ve never worked with Humayun or Sajal before. “
She admitted that she had rejected Baig’s offer twice before due to inaccessibility and time limits. “This time, if I had said no again, it would be like saying,” Don’t ask me again. “So this time I was like, here’s a drama that has Humayun and Sajal, it’s a Khalilur Rehman Qamar script, but let’s see what we can do.”
Due to limited time, Saeed said she didn’t read the whole script, just the parts that involved her character. “This is the first time I didn’t read the whole script, just my parts. And I really enjoyed Miss Maria.”
Khalil-Ur-Rehman has previously been under fire to his comments about Saba Qamar when he criticized her dress selection at an award show and claimed that her attire went against his values and faith. Despite recognizing his talent, he made it clear that she could never work in any of his projects because of her fashion choice.
The author was slammed by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) politician Sharmila Faruqui in April. During her performance on TV host Waseem Badamis Show, Faruqui expressed strong rejection of the famous drama writer. “I don’t like him,” she said. “Or I don’t want to talk about him. He’s such a misogynist.”
Badami followed up by asking if she thought women should refuse to work on his projects. In response, Faruqui said, “I think no one should once see his dramas and producers shouldn’t produce his series either.”
Whether it criticizes celebrities for their personal beliefs, his complaints of actors or make bold claims about women’s roles in society, Khalil has given rise to drama both on and off the screen.
His strong views have often led to clashes with some of the biggest names in the industry such as novel Ijaz, Mahira Khan, Urwa Hocane and Sonya House Vision, making him the subject of much discussion in entertainment circles.
Main manto Nahi Hoon is directed by Nadeem Baig and distributed by Six Sigma Plus and Next Level Entertainment. It is sent on Ary Digital. The drama has a star -studded role crew with Humayun and Sajal, who take the lead, and Sanam Saeed, Asif Raza Mir, Saba Hamid, Saba Faisal, Saide Noor and Azaan Sami Khan in supporting roles.
