Saba Hameed reveals she slapped Hiba Bukhari for real during drama

KARACHI: Senior Pakistani actress Saba Hameed has revealed that she once slapped actress Hiba Bukhari for real while filming a drama scene.

The veteran star made the disclosure during her recent appearance on comedy show Hansna Mana Hai, hosted by Tabish Hashmi, where she discussed some of the most memorable scenes from her career.

While talking about the popular Entertainment drama Fitoor, Saba Hameed shared details about a scene in which she had to slap her on-screen daughter, played by Hiba Bukhari.

The senior actress admitted that she is usually skilled at “cheating” such scenes during filming, making them look realistic without actual contact. However, she said the director insisted that the slap be performed authentically to capture the required intensity.

“As a result, I ended up slapping her for real,” Saba Hameed revealed, adding that the slap landed quite hard. She later apologized to Hiba Bukhari for the unexpected intensity of the scene.

The candid confession amused viewers and offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the realities of drama production.