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Mahira Khan, the stunner from Shoaib Akhtar's Bol has been signed to star opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Raees.

And director Rahul Dholakia says the unusual choice has nothing to do with Mahira's popularity in India post the telecast of the Pakistani serial Humsafar. "Mahira's popularity is beyond question. But that is only an added bonus. We signed her because the film is set in a Muslim ghetto of Gujarat and character needs to possess a certain look.We were lucky to come across Mahira."

More importantly Raees is set in the 1980s. Dholakia wanted an actress who would look convincing as Muslim girl in Gujarat in the 1980s. The usual names from Deepika and Katrina to Priyanka and Anushka were quickly rejected. The pairing thus time had to be absolutely fresh. Luckily Mahira said yes.

Apparently Mahira said no to a few Bollywood offers in the past. A looks-test featuring Mahira with Shah Rukh has proven the pair to be refreshing and real. Rahul anticipates no visa problems for the Pakistani beauty. "There are no problems with American actors coming here. Why should there be a problem with a neighbouring country? Having said that, let me add that her presence is the producers' issue. My job is to shoot the film. And this time I've terrific producers."

Wohaa man... I m quite surprised with this news...

But anyways good luck to her

TOIS Year Ender Results (Jury List)

***Characters***
#1) Best Actor in a Lead Role - Karan Patel (Yeh Hai Mohabbatein)
#2) Best Actress in a Lead Role - Surbhi Jyoti (Qubool Hai)
#3) Best Actor (Debut) - Rohan Gandotra (Everest)
#4) Best Actress (Debut) - Shivya Pathania (Humsafars)
#5) Best Comeback - Harshad Chopra (Humsafars)
#6) Gr8! Performer of the Year (Male) - Rajat Tokas (Jodha Akbar)
#7) Gr8! Performer of the Year (Female) - Divyanka Tripathy (Yeh Hai Mohabbatein)
#8) Outstanding actor in a lead role - Param Singh (Sadda Haq)
#9) Outstanding Actress in a lead role - Surbhi Jyoti (Qubool Hai)
#10) Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Shehzad Sheikh (Qubool Hai)
#11) Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Mihika Verma (Yeh Hai Mohabbatein)
#12) Best Actor in a Negative Role - Simone Singh (Ek Haseena Thi)
#13) Best Child Actor - Spandan Chaturvedi (Udaan)
#14) Most Inspirational Character - Deepika Singh as Sandhya (Diya Aur Baati Hum)
#15) Best Jodi - Rajat Tokas - Paridhi Sharma (Jodha Akbar)
#16) Best Family - Singhania Family (Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai)
#17) Special Rishta - Ishita - Ruhi (Divyanka Tripathi - Ruhanika Dhawan - Yeh Hai Mohabbatein)

***Shows***
#1) Best Show (Drama) - Qubool Hai and Diya Aur Baati Hum
#2) Best Show (Story) - Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
#3) Best Historical Show - Jodha Akbar
#4) Best Ensemblance - Kumkum Bhagya
#5) Most Promising New Show - Everest
#6) Best Continuing TRP Series - Diya Aur Baati Hum
#7) Best Youth Show - Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan
#8) Best Weekend Show - Comedy Nights With Kapil