Veteran Pakistani actress Samina Peerzada has shared emotional details about the difficult period she faced while working in the hit drama Balaa. The actress revealed how her real-life experiences deeply affected her performance during filming.
Speaking at Jashn-e-Rekhta Dubai alongside Mahira Khan, Samina Peerzada discussed the emotional pressure she faced while portraying the character Shamaa in the ARY Digital drama Balaa.
She explained that the role required her to act in highly emotional and disturbing scenes. During that time, she was also going through a painful personal situation at home. This overlap made the experience extremely challenging for her.
Samina Peerzada shared that her mother was seriously ill during the shooting period. She said her mother was slowly losing memory and had become bedridden. This emotional situation coincided with her on-screen role.
The actress revealed that her character in Balaa was also going through a similar emotional journey. This similarity made it difficult for her to separate real life from her performance.
She said, “I used to see my mother in the morning and then go to the set to perform those scenes.” This emotional overlap had a strong impact on her mental state during filming.
Despite the emotional strain, Samina Peerzada continued her professional commitment to the project. However, she admitted that the experience left a lasting emotional effect on her.
She also mentioned that she prefers privacy during sensitive shooting moments. According to her, behind-the-scenes recording during emotional scenes can sometimes make the experience more uncomfortable for actors.
The drama Balaa, which also starred Bilal Abbas Khan and Ushna Shah, received widespread appreciation for its powerful storytelling and strong performances.
Samina Peerzada’s portrayal of Shamaa was particularly praised by viewers. Many appreciated her ability to deliver such an emotional performance during a personally difficult time.
Through her recent remarks, Samina Peerzada has once again highlighted the emotional challenges actors often face behind the screen. Her experience in Balaa remains one of the most memorable and intense phases of her acting career.
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