Welcome back Mahira: Internet lauds star's 'phenomenal, poignant' comeback 'Razia'

Show is winning hearts with its unique approach and bold tackling of sensitive themes

Mahira Khan recently made a glorious television comeback with Express Entertainment's Razia. With the subject matter and tonality already setting the show apart since the release of the initial sneak peeks, the internet is now brimming with confirmation about the show's excellence.

"It felt good to see you back," said one X (formerly Twitter) user, sharing scenes from the show alongside. Another X user shared a video snippet, stating alongside, "This is why Mahira Khan is a superstar. The hold she has over her audience, her dialogue delivery, and her expressions: wonderful. She is the highlight of Razia as the uplifting narrator of a grim, realistic story."

It felt good to see you back 💕@TheMahiraKhan#Razia https://t.co/s35Brv2eHr pic.twitter.com/jam4DXiOLV

— Pixiedust💫 (@Pixiedust941) September 15, 2023

This is why #MahiraKhan is a superstar. The hold she has over her audience, her dialogue delivery, her expressions…..wonderful. She is the highlight of #Razia as the uplifting narrator of a grim, realistic story. #PakistaniDramas pic.twitter.com/LZuo7IezHa

— SophiaQ (@SophiaAQ) September 17, 2023

Another X user extended the praise beyond Mahira as well. "Amazing! Feeling short of words to praise Razia," they began. "Mahira is already phenomenal, but I am amazed by the acting of the little boy and girl playing Mannu and Razia," they concluded, lauding the child stars who are a part of the show as well.

Kamaal!! Feeling short of words to praise #Razia
Mahira Khan tu khair hai hi phenomenal I am amazed by the acting of the little boy and girl playing Mannu and Razia.

— Hasan Umar (@HasanUmar) September 17, 2023

Love also poured in from across the border. "Loved watching the first episode of Razia," said a fan from India. "This is going out to be a blockbuster. What a meaningful script with a powerful message to the whole world. Only Mahira can deliver on such a topic...So much love from India." The show, undoubtedly, has transcended borders with its compelling art and gripping thematic elements.

Loved watching 1st episode of #Razia this is going out to be blockbuster. What a meaningful script with powerful msg to the whole world. Only Mahira can deliver on such topic

+ I think Twitter Forcing name X which @TheMahiraKhan has using since years.
So much Love from 🇮🇳 x pic.twitter.com/tiLC75tZe3

— Zeeshan Rashidi (@zhrashidi) September 16, 2023

One X user highlighted, "Loved Razia the way it's narrated by Mahira. What a performance. You stole the show single-handedly. The first episode hit hard. It's not always glamour, heroes, vulgarity, or big budgets that pull the crowd. It's content that pulls you like a magnet. It's the proof, right here." Another shared, "What a spectacular episode of Razia. Giving us a lot to think about without getting heavy on the nerves. Everything is 10 on 10. Cast, storytelling, bold dialogues and obviously, Mahira Khan. Even though comic dialogues kept it fun most of the time, but this scene gave me goosebumps." The X user shared a clip of Mahira as the narrator discussing female infanticide.

Loved #Razia the way it's narrated by @TheMahiraKhan what a performance. You stole the show single handly. First episode hit hard. It's not always glamour heros, vulgarity or big budgets that pull the crowd. It's content that pull you like a megant. It's the proof, right here. pic.twitter.com/S7gBuzrv8c

— shahzadi sipra (@ShahzadiSipra_) September 16, 2023

WHAT A SPECTACULAR EPISODE OF #Razia. Giving us a lot to think without getting heavy on nerves. Everything is 10 on 10...Cast, Storytelling, bold dialogues and obviously, Mahira Khan💗. Even though comic dialogues kept it fun most of the time but this scene gave me goosebumps. pic.twitter.com/RiOaRwdF99

— Zaynab (@flawsome47) September 15, 2023

Yet another user of the microblogging site said, "Brilliant, brilliant and just brilliant. Powerful, well-written and well-executed. Mahira is just phenomenal as the narrator! Her body language, her sass and her energy are [top-notch]! Mohib and Momal killed it! And the camera work - fantastic! This is going to be a good watch!" One user said, "Talk about a jaw-dropping first episode. Such an epic episode, it's unreal and beyond incredible! Welcome back, Mahira!"

Brilliant, brilliant and just brilliant🔥 powerful, well written and well executed. @TheMahiraKhan is just phenomenal as the narrator! Her body language, her sass and energy is top! Mohib and Momal killed it! And the camera work! FANTASTIC! This is gonna be a good watch! #Razia pic.twitter.com/ssSxNFvreW

— toheed (@toheedx_) September 15, 2023

Finally, one X user took to the site to thank the global superstar for taking up the vital project. "Mahira, thank you so much for doing Razia and that too so beautifully! What we see the latter undergoing isn't new, but the storytelling by you and the man behind you (Mohsin Ali) sure is poignant and different!"

@TheMahiraKhan tysm for doing #Razia & that too SO beautifully!
What we see the latter undergoing isn't new, but the story-telling by you & the man behind you #MohsinAli sure is poignant & different! ♥️ @etribune @Express_Ent

— Nawal Amjad (@NawalAmjad12) September 16, 2023

Overall, the first episode of Razia is getting a stellar response from audiences. With its unique take on vital social issues, the show is sure to continue to blow minds, one episode at a time.

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