Pakistani actress Mahira Khan recreates iconic 'Chand Nawab' video on Eid; Netizens can’t stop laughing

Mahira Khan gave her fans a memorable Eid gift—laughter! The Pakistani superstar took social media by storm when she recreated the famous ‘Chand Nawab’ video, originally featuring journalist Chand Nawab struggling to report from a Karachi train station while being repeatedly interrupted by passersby. His frustrated yet determined reporting style made the clip a viral sensation, even inspiring a character in the 2015 Bollywood film Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
A perfect throwback with a twist
Ahead of Eid, Mahira shared her version of the classic video, staying true to the spirit of the original. Dressed casually, she stood at a train station, delivering her report with the same style and charm. Just like in the original clip, she too was interrupted mid-report, making it a perfect tribute. She captioned the post, "Eid aaney waali hai aur train station pe shoot thi – Chaand Nawab toh banta hai," which means, "Eid is approaching, and since the shoot was at the train station – becoming Chand Nawab was a must."

Internet reacts: Love and laughter
The video quickly went viral, with fans and celebrities showering Mahira with praise. Bollywood stars Varun Dhawan, Dia Mirza, and Bhumi Pednekar liked the video, proving its widespread appeal. Fans filled the comments section with laughter and appreciation. One person wrote, "We didn’t know we needed this," while another joked, "Chand Nawab ap jaisa ho to bagairat admi banne mai kaisi sharam." Another user commented, "BEST thing on the internet today." Someone else added, "Too good and so cute… hamari Eid hogayi," while another said, "Cutest Chand Nawab!"

A nod to her Bollywood days
Mahira made her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Raees (2017), and she recently gave a fun tribute to the experience. Sharing photos from her latest project’s set, she playfully wore a black T-shirt featuring Shah Rukh Khan’s face. She captioned the post, "Working on a Sunday... brought him along to make it a fun day," and included the song Zaalima from Raees in the background.

Mahira’s upcoming projects
Beyond this viral moment, Mahira has a packed schedule with several exciting projects on the way. She is set to reunite with Humayun Saeed in the upcoming film Love Guru. Additionally, she is reuniting with Fawad Khan for Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo, a Pakistan-based streaming series that has fans excited.