Famous Pakistani actor and screenwriter Yasir Hussain has appeared as a guest on FHM podcast, where he shared his thoughts on various topics regarding media strategy as well as opinion on being a part of controversies.
The actor spoke up about how the media seems to prioritize profits over promoting positive content.
He highlighted the issue of media demanding payment for promoting positive stories, which can be disheartening.
Yasir further said that he understands that people have opinions about him and that he talks about contentious topics in order to gain attention and mileage, but if that was his goal, he could do it every day.
According to him, he does not discuss everything. He only speaks up when something important is at stake. He is unconcerned if what he says sparks a debate. He went on to say that the media will always charge money to post a good thing or a piece of art, but they will post any of his controversial statements for free.
Here is the link of full episode.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCgTwJd3b6Y
it's essential for the media to shift its focus and give more attention to uplifting and inspiring stories, rather than solely focusing on controversial or sensational content.
It is pertinent to mention here that Yasir Hussain is a writer, director as well as an actor and he never shies away from saying what is on his mind.
He has also been a host for several award ceremonies and he has been under criticism for the jokes he made a time or two.
The writer got married to Pakistani diva Iqra Aziz and blessed with an adorable baby boy named Kabir.