The photographs, apparently clicked in New York, show the duo deep in discussion.
The comments on the Internet ranged from questioning Mahira, such as "how could a Muslim girl wear semi-naked dress" to others asking how a mother of one child "behave like this."
The "Raees" actor is a single mother and has a son, Azlaan.
But some social media users came forward in support of the actor, saying she is an adult and has all the right to conduct herself in the manner she deems fit.
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