Pakistani actress Meera says her upcoming film “Psycho” affected her mental health during filming, describing the role as the most intense she has ever performed ahead of its Eid-ul-Azha release.

Speaking about the project, Meera said she experienced emotional strain while working on the psychological thriller and had to “live the character,” which she said impacted her mental state.

She added that she has previously played lighter and more glamorous roles, making this experience more difficult.

She described the film as emotionally charged, saying each scene carries “mystery and depth,” and called it her “Eidi” for audiences in Pakistan and India.

The actress said the film explores mental health and emotional instability, adding that the theme is reflected in its tagline, “The real enemy stays in the mind.”

Meera also said she believes every individual has complex emotional traits, though at different levels, and urged audiences to reflect on negative emotions after watching the film.

She credited director Shaan Shahid for shaping her performance, saying her work reflected his vision for the character.

Meera expressed admiration for Indian cinema and said she follows Bollywood films closely.

She said she would like actors Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar to watch “Psycho,” adding that audiences in both Pakistan and India should support films regardless of origin.

She also referred to reports about the Indian film “Dhurandhar,” saying she had heard positive comments about Akshaye Khanna’s performance.

During the interview, Meera spoke about emotional struggles, personal ambition and societal attitudes toward mental health language, urging people not to casually label others.

She also briefly referenced a recent viral podcast interaction, saying she was grateful for public support and that many people experience difficult public situations.

Meera ended the discussion by promoting “Psycho” along with several upcoming projects and invited audiences to watch the film on Eid-ul-Azha.