Veteran Pakistani actress Saba Hameed has shared a surprising behind-the-scenes story from the set of the hit drama Fitoor, revealing that a slap she delivered to co-star Hiba Bukhari during filming was real and strong enough to break the actress’s earring.
The revelation came during her appearance on the Ramadan special episode of Hasna Mana Hai hosted by Tabish Hashmi.During the show, Saba Hameed explained that the intense slap scene in Fitoor was performed on the director’s insistence. According to the veteran actress, while actors usually rely on camera angles to make slaps look real without actual contact, the director wanted the moment to appear completely authentic on screen.
“I usually ‘cheat’ such shots using camera techniques,” she said. “But when a director specifically asks for a real impact, you have to follow their instructions.”
Recalling the moment, Saba revealed that the slap turned out to be harder than expected. The force of the hit even broke Hiba Bukhari’s earring during the take.
The senior actress said she immediately apologized to her co-star afterward, admitting that the strike was quite strong and not something she enjoys doing as part of her craft.
Adding a touch of humor to the story, Saba jokingly told the audience that the director might have had “something personal” against Hiba that day because of how strongly he insisted the scene be completely real.
The anecdote has quickly gone viral on social media, with many fans praising both actresses for their professionalism. Viewers have particularly admired Hiba Bukhari for taking the hit without complaint for the sake of the scene’s realism.
Saba Hameed also emphasized that the two actresses share mutual respect and maintained a cordial relationship despite the intense moment on set.