Pakistan celebrities Mishi Khan, Imran Abbas, and Rabia Anm Obaid slammed the writer Nasir Adeeb over his comments about fellow actress Reema Khan’s past.
Nasir Adeeb recently revealed in a podcast that he along with a filmmaker visited Lahore’s Heeramandi to find new faces for one of their project.
“Younis Malik told me we needed to select two girls. When I asked where we should go he mentioned the Red Light Area so I agreed. We received a warm welcome there. The girl’s mother served us tea and praised her daughter extensively. After a while, the girl came out. Both Younis Malik and I observed her but neither of us was impressed. Her mother continued to boast about her talents but we decided against casting her,” he said in the podcast.
According to Adeeb, the girl they rejected was Reema Khan who went on to become a superstar.
As soon as the video went viral on social media, the actors got angry and showed their concerns about the matter.
Mishi Khan
Mishi shared an Instagram video in which she lambasted the writer for discussing Reema Khan’s background saying, “Some people are completely out of their minds. In our society, people love to discuss the past of other people, especially actors. I don’t understand the concept of these podcasts where people don’t know what to say and what to hide, they don’t know when to stop.
“I didn’t expect someone like Nasir Adeeb to use such words or information for Reema Khan. She is my very good friend and whenever I meet her, she greets me with love. He should apologize for his remarks, regardless of whether they are true or not. It’s absolutely nonsensical to bring up such things”, Khan added.
The Pakistani actress went on to point out the potential impact of the statement on Reema Khan’s family and the people working with her.
“She has a family and other people who are associated with her, and people who share such information should be ashamed of themselves,” Mishi Khan said.
Here is what Imran Abbas said:
Rabia Anum Obaid
Rabia Anum also defended Reema against Nasir Adeeb's comments about her past in Heera Mandi, calling for an end to "problematic" podcasts that spread negativity and disrespect.
She praised Reema's extraordinary transformation, wisdom, and grace, calling out all those who try to undermine women at any given opportunity.
Sanam Jung