Mahira Khan reacts to person throwing object on stage, says it sets ‘wrong precedent’: ‘It is unacceptable’

As the videos went viral on the internet, Mahira Khan took to Instagram and issued a statement addressing the incident, with a video of hers from the event. The statement read, “What happened at the event was uncalled for. No one should think it’s ok to throw something on stage, even if it’s a flower wrapped up in a paper plane. It sets the wrong precedent. It is unacceptable. There are times I get scared, not just for myself, but for others who may be trapped in a mob like situation.”

The actor said how, when they were on their way back, she heard someone say, “After this we won’t have an event here,” with which Mahira disagreed, as she felt that won’t be the “solution”.

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During Mahira Khan’s speech at the Pakistan Literature Festival in Quetta a shocking incident happened when object were thrown at her from the audience, but Mahira khan 😍😘 pic.twitter.com/3Lg7wYHVob

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“Here was a crowd of 10,000 or more… who were showing their love and excitement – the way They know best. Because I could see them, I could see they didn’t know how to contain/express their excitement. Whoever the miscreant was, was 1 out of 10,000. Maybe I should have gotten up and left, maybe the crowd could have been screened, maybe I should not have been put on the spot… Lots of could haves and should haves.

“What I do feel strongly about is this – we NEED more events such as these in more cities of Pakistan. The more you are exposed the more you are aware and educated. Normalize it. And see what happens. People, cities, our culture, our understanding of each other (which lacks), unity (which lacks even more). It will all flourish,” the statement further read.

Mahira Khan said she met the “most amazing people” at the event, where they “laughed and made plans for my next visit”. “I come back enriched.I love you Quetta. Thank you for the insane amount of love. 🙏🏼 There shall and will be a next time.. and on every end we will be better. InshAllah. Until then.. Khuda Hafiz Quetta 🌹♥️ PS Do you know the roses here are magnificent? What’s strange is that it feels like they grow out of concrete. :) PPS Been getting a lot of msgs. Thank you for the concern and love my way. Makes me feel super grateful. 💋”

Mahira Khan, known for her breakout series Humsafar co-starring Fawad Khan, made her Bollywood debut with Raees, opposite Shah Rukh Khan.