Is Hania Aamir the Gen Z Babra Sharif?

Veteran actor Ghulam Mohiuddin and comedian Ahmed Ali Butt have compared Hania Aamir to legendary film star Babra Sharif, with Mohiuddin agreeing that the two actors share similarities in body language and sharp facial features.

The comparison emerged during an interview hosted by Butt, in which Mohiuddin also discussed the Punjab government's newly announced Film City project, the decline of Pakistan's entertainment industry and the possibility of remaking his iconic film 'Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat'.

Released in 1975, 'Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat' introduced Ghulam Mohiuddin and Babra Sharif to the Pakistani silver screen and propelled both actors to stardom following the film's commercial success.

Babra Sharif went on to become one of Pakistan's one of the most celebrated actresses during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. She began her career in television commercials in 1973 before making her film debut in 'Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat', where she portrayed a terminally ill young woman.

The romantic drama revolved around a young woman concealing her illness from her lover while her family also remained unaware of her condition. The film, remembered for its tragic ending and emotional storyline, won the Nigar Award for Best Film in 1975.

During the interview, Butt asked Mohiuddin whether he would consider remaking 'Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat'. Mohiuddin replied that he would be willing to revisit the project if he could find someone similar to Babra Sharif. Butt then suggested Hania Aamir, calling her the Gen Z version of Babra Sharif in terms of looks and personality, a comparison Mohiuddin agreed with.

The remarks quickly generated discussion on social media, where Hania Aamir enjoys a strong following. The actor, known for her work in Urdu and Punjabi television and cinema, began her career with the 2016 comedy film 'Janaan'. She made her television debut a year later with the romantic drama 'Titli', earning widespread recognition before starring in projects such as 'Anaa', 'Na Maloom Afraad 2' and the war film 'Parwaaz Hai Junoon'.

Speaking further during the interview, Mohiuddin said he had spent years trying to secure funding for the Film City initiative and had finally succeeded. He added that he played a major role in shaping the proposal and bringing together the people involved in the project.

Announced last month, the Film City project is being presented by the Punjab government as a flagship initiative aimed at rebuilding Pakistan's long-neglected film and media sector and revitalising the entertainment industry.

According to an official statement, the project has been envisioned as Pakistan's first fully integrated "end-to-end" media production hub, combining film, television, digital media, virtual effects and post-production facilities within a single coordinated framework.

Mohiuddin said investment and development in the entertainment sector could help bring greater international recognition to Pakistan's film industry. He added that cooperation, planning and institutional structure were essential for the industry's revival and long-term growth.

Ghulam Mohiuddin remains one of the most recognised figures in Pakistani cinema, with a career spanning more than 400 Urdu and Punjabi films from the 1970s onward. He entered the film industry with 'Dil Walay' in 1974 before achieving major success through 'Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat' the following year.

Over the decades, he became known for films such as 'Rangeelay Jasoos', 'Lady Commando' and 'International Gorillay', cementing his place as one of the defining stars of Pakistani cinema.