Mahira Khan praises Aena Khan, Fazal Hussain for standout performances in 'Mitti De Baway'

Actor Mahira Khan has praised rising co-stars Aena Khan and Fazal Hussain for their emotional performances in the latest episode of Mitti De Baway.

Taking to Instagram, Khan shared a clip from the scene and applauded both actors for delivering one of her favourite dialogues from the serial. She also described their performances as the beginning of what she believes will be promising careers.

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“You both! I have no words but I want to say so so much. Raw, brilliant. Justice to possibly my top fav scenes of this entire serial. Onwards and upwards baby's!” she wrote, tagging Aena and Fazal in the story.

Fans echoed Khan’s praise, with comments including “Loved the guy's performance here” and “Their acting is so good”.

Returning to television after appearing in films including Aag Lagey Basti Mein and Neelofar, Khan plays Billo in Mitti De Baway, an intense romantic drama set against the rural backdrop of Punjab.

Aena, who is relatively new to the industry, portrays a younger Billo, a young woman from a respected family in Wazirabad. The role is among her most prominent to date, following appearances in serials including Fasana Mart Ka, Dear Bestie, Khwabon Mein Milli, Dil Pe Dastak and Fairy Tale.

Mitti De Baway has aired four episodes so far, with the drama premiering every Wednesday and Thursday.