When the teaser for Waseem Badami's Ramadan show dropped, revealing that the new internet sensation, Muhammad Shiraz, had joined the crew, it caused significant issues for the team.
Fans expressed worries in the comments, highlighting that the media's influence, particularly on children still in the learning phase, could harm their mindsets.
They fear that this exposure might compromise Shiraz's simplicity and innocence.
In response to this criticism, during the live iftar transmission on the first day of Ramzan in Pakistan, the host shared how the child stars, including Ahmed Shah and Shiraz, are treated like family members and are treated the same way he would treat his son, and that these children are so well taken care of that they wish to come early and enjoy their time on set. He further added that the channel management takes the children's well-being quite seriously, even emphasizing to the parents the need to prioritize their education and health.
Waseem concluded this topic by saying that:
“We don’t kill children’s innocence; they are here just for enjoyment.”
It is pertinent to mention here that Shiraz, a cute child from Gilgit, Baltistan, rose to fame through his daily vlogs.
He charmingly presents the picturesque mountain village to viewers in a delightful and engaging manner, with a mix of humor and fascination.
The mini YouTuber recently got his silver button.
Here is the video of actress Mishi Khan, who voiced her dissatisfaction about the inclusion of YouTuber Shirazi in this year's Ramadan broadcasts.
She drew parallels between his rise to fame and that of Ahmed Shah, highlighting the potential impact of fame on these young children.