Superstar Humayun Saeed recently shared an unexpected moment from 2005 when he danced alongside Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta at the Zee Cinema Awards.

In a podcast, Humayun recalled that he, Reema, Adnan Siddiqui, and other Pakistani artists were invited to the award show in London.

He remembered, “My co-actor Fakhar joked on the flight and asked, ‘What if Shah Rukh calls you on stage and asks you to dance with him? How would you feel?’”

At the time, he laughed off the remark, not knowing it would soon come true.

“Upon landing, I noticed something unusual. Instead of boarding the same bus as the rest of the artists, I was told to sit on a separate one,” said Humayun.

“When I asked why, they said I had to go for rehearsals because I had a dance performance with Shah Rukh and Preity Zinta the next day. I was shocked. Fakhar’s joke had come true!” he recalled.

Speaking about his interaction with Shah Rukh Khan, Humayun said, “He met me as if he already knew me and even helped me with the dance steps.”

The actor said their performance received an overwhelming response.

“Our performance, Indian and Pakistani actors dancing together, was appreciated by 50 to 60 thousand people who gave us a standing ovation,” Humayun shared.

The 2005 Zee Cinema Awards featured a rare and memorable collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta from India and Reema and Humayun Saeed from Pakistan, an iconic performance still fondly remembered by fans on both sides of the border.

A video of legendary actor Mustafa Qureshi teasing superstar Humayun Saeed about his age is making rounds on social media.

During a recent Meet & Greet session, Humayun reunited with Mustafa, who was recently honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Sindh Governor. A video of their friendly exchange has gone viral for all the right reasons.

Mustafa Qureshi playfully points out the significance of the number seven in Humayun’s date of birth.

“You were born on July 27, 1971. That’s three sevens 27, July (the seventh month), and 1971. And if you add the digits of 1971  1 + 9 + 7 + 1 you get 18, and 1 + 8 equals 9, which is also a powerful number,” he said.

Humayun responded with laughter, saying, “Sir, aap ne meri asli umar bhi bata di! (You even told me my age!)”

The witty comment drew laughter from everyone present.

If Mustafa Qureshi’s reference to July 27, 1971, is accurate, it means Humayun Saeed is turning 54 this year.

Fans loved the candid moment. One user wrote, “Humayun still looks 35 what is his real age?”

Another commented, “Still so fit after all these years? Tell us your secret!”

Humayun Saeed is currently enjoying the success of his latest film, Love Guru, which is performing impressively at the box office. Known for delivering multiple mega-hit projects, Humayun will soon be seen in the much-anticipated drama Main Manto Nahi Hoon.

The buzz around Love Guru continues, and Nida Yasir added an awkward-funny twist to it during her morning show, Good Morning Pakistan, on ARY Digital. 

The host invited the film’s main cast, Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed, along with director Nadeem Baig. What followed was an entertaining chat filled with laughs, teasing, and playful jabs.

Praising the director’s latest film, Nida joked, “Nadeem Baig has finally picked the right film, Love Guru. Everyone in the industry knows that Humayun has been a love guru from the start. And now Nadeem has made the perfect film.”

Mahira chimed in with a smile, “He’s made a film that fits him perfectly. I think now Humayun seems like an even bigger love guru.”

Nida kept the teasing going, adding, “Oh! So he felt like this was the right time. Now Humayun is officially a love guru.”

Humayun Saeed responded, “Okay, this film Love Guru had to come out now otherwise, it shouldn’t have come out at all. It would’ve been a miss.”

Nida laughed and added another playful comment: “Humayun used to get caught back then. Now he won’t, because now he’s the love guru.”

With an awkward smile, Mahira replied, “No, I don’t think that’s the case.”

Love Guru has made an impressive PKR 28 crore globally so far PKR 13 crore from Pakistan and PKR 15 crore from international markets. The film’s success not only marks a strong comeback for Pakistani cinema but also shows the growing love for romantic comedies in the region.

Actor Humayun Saeed recently appeared on the Gup Shab show with Vasay Chaudhry, alongside fellow actor Mahira Khan, where he addressed the frequent criticism he receives for continuing to play lead roles in films, even after all these years.

When the host asked, “Do you cast actors in a way that no one can outshine you?” Humayun smiled, stating, “I’ve always cast the best talent, like Fahad Mustafa and Hamza Ali Abbasi. But maybe people still criticise me because I’ve been playing the hero for years, and I’m still doing it.”

He added, “Let them talk, I honestly don’t mind.”

An audience member asked, “Why is Ahmed Ali Butt in every one of your films? Is it because you consider him your lucky charm?” Humayun replied, laughing, “Yes,” and added, “Ahmed Ali Butt is the funniest actor in the industry. I work with him because he genuinely cracks me up.”

Addressing the perception that Pakistani films are mere copies of Bollywood, Humayun clarified, “Most people assume our films are inspired by Bollywood, but that’s not true at all. Their opinion usually changes once they actually watch the film.”

When asked about his preferred collaborators, he said, “If it’s a comedy, I’d go with Vasay Chaudhry. But if it’s serious, or roony wala, my top choice is Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar.”

Humayun Saeed’s latest film, Love Guru, was released a day before Eid-ul-Adha. It’s a romantic comedy in which he stars alongside Mahira Khan. In the movie, he plays a charming lover, and audiences are praising the film for its humour, romance, and the on-screen chemistry between the two stars.

The movie is directed by Nadeem Baig and was produced on a budget of Rs 25 crore. Several actresses have also made guest appearances in the film.

Senior actress Gul e Rana has revealed that she has been primarily involved in production, even performing tasks like picking up actors’ shoes and ironing their clothes.

Singer Asim Azhar’s mother Gul e Rana recently appeared on a show where she spoke openly about her career, the showbiz industry, and her views on new actresses.

Talking about her career in production, she shared, “While I was working as a senior producer on TV, I also picked up actors’ slippers and ironed their clothes.” She clarified, “I am not mainly related to acting but to production. I was working as a senior producer until 2008.”

She stated, “Acting can be improved, but acting cannot be taught.” She emphasized that a director plays a crucial role in honing an actor’s skills.

Giving full credit to her directors for her unique roles, she said, “If they did not offer me different roles, how could I have done it?”

Sharing her experiences with young actresses on set, she remarked, “When I see the bitter behavior of young actresses, I answer them to their faces.” She further added, “If an actress behaves inappropriately in front of me, I tell her that it is not right.”

Discussing the struggles in her career, she acknowledged, “There were many difficulties, but the real taste of success comes only after hardships.” She added, “One who has not seen sorrow cannot feel happiness.”

On the topic of working with Humayun Saeed, she humorously stated, “I will never play the role of Humayun Saeed’s mother because he will look like my father.”

Speaking about love and marriage, she bluntly said, “One-sided love is the biggest foolishness.” Reflecting on her own experience, she admitted, “My marriage was based on one-sided love and my foolishness.”