Sabahat Bukhari Says Healthy On-Set Flirting Builds Self-Confidence and On-Screen Chemistry, Highlights Typecasting and Payment Delays.

Pakistani actress Sabahat Bukhari explained on a podcast that respectful flirtation among cast members can increase self‑confidence and facilitate on‑screen chemistry. She said, “People have hit on me many times. I take it as a compliment,” adding, “Healthy flirting can be a good thing.” Bukhari also stressed the importance of a comfortable set, saying: “It is something we should have on sets. It is important to make work more comfortable, and you can meet people in a friendly way to develop chemistry.” She noted that rehearsals used to include this, but they are no longer common. The actress added that her best compliment has been “that I am positive.” When asked about her film work she revealed that most of her roles are elite characters, which she enjoys because “going to those poor neighbourhoods and being in those kinds of atmospheres is very difficult.” She prefers familiar settings to avoid the discomfort of hot, congested locations. Bukhari joked about dressing up, saying she prefers to wear elegant wardrobe when the weather allows. Bukhari spoke about industry practices, describing typecasting in a positive light and saying she still wants to try varied parts. She has appeared in projects such as *Aakhir Kab Tak*, *Betiyaan*, and *Sanam*, and notes her career began as a fashion model and television announcer in the late 1980s. The actress highlighted a problem with payment delays, explaining that she has faced a four‑to‑six‑month lag. She questioned why producers or financiers postpone payments, saying, “Why are they investing somewhere else? If the film is made, why do you not pay workers who have to support their homes?” Bukhari urged actors to hold firm on the money owed to them, reminding them, “You deserve to get what you do, no matter how and at what cost.” She also mentioned using social media to stay positive after personal traumas, saying she shares content online to forget difficult past moments. The discussion aired from the perspective of a Pakistani entertainment insider, with commentary sourced from The Express Tribune.