Zaira, who belongs to Jammu and Kashmir, was in the town to promote her and Mr perfectionist Amir Khan-starrer 'Secret Superstar.
"Kashmiri girls should be allowed to fulfill their dreams," Zaira told reporters here during a visit to her childhood school.
Quoting the tagline of the film "Dream dekhna to basic hota hai", she asserted that the girls in Kashmir have talent, which only need wings.
"Girls must be given free hand and allowed to chase their dreams so can they excel in every field."
The actress said if they want to come into acting, they can pursue their carrier into it.
She also posed for selfie with school students.
Zaira, who made her debut in 'Dangal', landed into controversy after her posts in support of Kashmiri girls and also faced threats.
