I dont think it's an unpopular opinion. Her polished personality and elegance with which she carries herself is the only two reasons i can find on why she is a top tier star. I dont find her that pretty and her acting is nothing to talk about. Saba gives off 'dont mess with me' vibes which might not sit well with a large portion on audience in a conservative society.
Both are strong but saba is like real savage badass women.
Dealing with tough things like iron.
Whereas mahira maintains a sweet, bubbly confident , intellectual and old school persona which we can say is elegant.