Zaheer Iqbal talks about playing an obsessive lover in Tu Hai Meri Kiran: “I wanted to explore a side of me that audiences haven’t seen before”
Zaheer Iqbal has spoken about taking on a different kind of romantic role in Tu Hai Meri Kiran, which also stars Sonakshi Sinha. The actor plays an obsessive lover in the film, a character that required him to explore a different emotional range from the romantic portrayals audiences may associate with him. Reflecting on his decision to take up the role, Zaheer said he was keen to experiment with a character that would allow him to move beyond familiar territory. He described the part as an opportunity to approach a more layered personality and understand the motivations behind his actions. “As actors, we always want to surprise our audiences and give them something they haven’t experienced from us before. With Tu Hai Meri Kiran, I genuinely wanted to explore a side of me that audiences haven’t seen before. Playing an obsessive lover was an exciting challenge because the character comes with several emotional layers. It wasn’t just about portraying intensity; it was about understandin...