Pakistani actress Laila has opened up about missing out on a chance to star opposite Adnan Siddiqui in an upcoming film, admitting that Reema Khan’s pairing with the actor left her feeling disappointed despite being happy about her senior’s comeback.
During a conversation with host Momin Ali Munshi at Dr Zee Khan’s birthday celebration in Lahore, Laila shared why the film announcement meant mixed emotions for her.
She said she had been trying to convince people about a film pairing with Adnan for the past two months. Seeing Reema get the opportunity, therefore, felt unfair to her, as she had already expressed her interest in working with him.
However, Laila was careful to separate her personal disappointment from her feelings about Reema. She warmly welcomed the veteran actress’s return to films, called her a senior and wished her success in the upcoming project.
Laila also made it clear that she still hopes to work alongside Adnan as his leading lady. She asked viewers whether they would like to see the two share the screen, adding that she believes such a pairing could be well received by audiences.
Her admiration for Adnan is not new. During her appearance on reality show Tamasha Season 5, Laila often exchanged playful remarks with the host and openly complimented him. Their lighthearted interactions became a recurring part of her time on the show.
