Look Sethi is not the one who acts against his beliefs. In a recent interview with Muneeb Qadir, the actor revealed that “they offered me the role of Sanam Saeed in Main mantle Nahi Hoon, If you look at that program. ”
In addition, he elaborated that the project intrigued it. “I was very tempted because it would have been Humayum Saeed, Sajal Ali and I had already worked with Sajal in Kuch Ankahi. But due to the program writer, I didn’t. I only thought that I speak a lot about feminism and then if I had ended up playing a role created by a writer who has such problematic opinions about women, then everything would have been wasted. ”
A couple of weeks ago I had talked to Mira Sethi and I always have the greatest respect for people who adhere to their principles. We need many more people in our film industry who have the courage to say and do the right pic.twitter.com/9GMZP2HQ8B
– Muneeb qadir (@muneebqadirmmq) October 3, 2025
Fans priestied the actor’s decision not to move forward with the script. “Very few people in the industry have the ability to defend their views,” wrote an IG user. “I love look. A lot of respect.” Another reaffirmed that she made the right decision, “Thank you! The drama makes no sense,” they wrote. “I’m glad you stayed away from that chaotic piece of disaster.”
Sanam Saeed, who plays Miss María, has previously shared why she decided to assume the role in an interview with Aamna Haider Isani in HAUTE TALK. “I know that Main nahi hoon mantle He was in process for a long time, “he said.” And that his cast has been changing and evolving over the years. Then he (Khalil-Ur-Rehman) appointed all the actors in which he had curled up by then, including Humayun Saeed and Sajal Aly. And I thought, I had never worked with Humayun or Sajal before. “
She admitted that she had rejected Baig’s offer twice before due to lack of availability and time limitations. “This time, if I had said not again, it would be like saying: ‘Don’t ask me again.’ So I thought, here is a drama that Humayun and Sajal have, it is a Khalilur Rehman Qamar script, but let’s see what we can do.”
Due to the limited time, Saeed said he did not read the entire script, only the portions involved in his character. “This is the first time I did not read the whole script, just my parts. And I really enjoyed Miss Maria.”
Khalil-Ur-Rehman has been previously criticized for his comments about Saba Qamar when he criticized his choice of clothing in an awards program, claiming that his outfit was against his values and beliefs. Despite recognizing her talent, she made it clear that she could never work in any of her projects due to her fashion choices.
The writer was criticized by the politician of the Popular Party of Pakistan (PPP) Sharmila Faruqui in April. During his appearance in the Waseem Badami television presenter program, Faruqui expressed a strong disapproval of the renowned drama writer. “I don’t like it,” he said. “Or I don’t want to talk about him. He’s so misogynist.”
Badami continued to ask if he believed that women should refuse to work on their projects. In response, Faruqui said: “I think no one should see their dramas and producers should not produce their series either.”
Whether to criticize celebrities for their personal beliefs, transmit their complaints about the actors or make bold statements about women’s roles in society, Khalil has caused drama on both the screen and off the screen.
His strong views have often led to clashes with some of the most important names in the industry, such as Noman Ijaz, Mahira Khan, Urwa Hocane and Sonya Hussyn, making it the topic of much discussion in entertainment circles.
Main nahi hoon mantle It is directed by Nadeem Baig and distributed by Six Sigma Plus and the entertainment of Next Level. It is broadcasting in Ary Digital. The drama presents a cast full of stars with Humayun and Sajal taking the front and Sanam Saeed, Asif Raza Mir, Saba Hamid, Saba Faisal, Saima Noor and Azaan Sami Khan in support roles.
