Mahira Khan's fans blast Javed Sheikh for 'forcibly kissing' actress

Javed Sheikh and Mahira Khan

Singer Papon finds himself mired in controversy for forcibly kissing a minor contestant on the show he judges. Across the border, too, veteran actor Javed Sheikh finds himself at the receiving end for trying to give Mahira Khan a peck at a recent awards gala in Karachi.

A video, which has gone viral, shows the actor trying to kiss the Raees (2017) star as she winces away. Mahira's online fans feel "it was an inappropriate gesture" though she cleared the air on social media by writing, "He is a legend and a mentor to all of us in this industry. Would vouch for him always (sic)." She also told fans "to stop floating such silly stuff (sic)."

Also read: Singer Papon in trouble after allegedly kissing minor girl on reality TV show

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