Actor Zahid Ahmed issues clarification after backlash over podcast remarks
KARACHI: Pakistani actor Zahid Ahmed has issued a clarification on social media following backlash over his recent controversial remarks, saying that his words were taken out of context.
The controversy began after Zahid’s comments in a podcast went viral, where he appeared to use harsh language about social media and digital creators.
In a clarification video posted on Instagram, Zahid explained that his statement was misunderstood.
“I was talking about content makers on social media, not digital creators,” he said. “I wrongly called them people destined for hell — that was my mistake. I spoke in the heat of the moment and regret saying that because it’s not my place to judge anyone’s fate.”
Pakistani actor Zahid Ahmed has said that only Allah has the authority to judge people, adding that he wanted to correct his statement because many young people look up to him and he did not wish to send a wrong message about religion.
“I wanted to clarify my words because many youngsters are influenced by me,” Zahid said in his video message. “It is Allah’s job to decide anyone’s fate, not mine.”
His clarification drew mixed reactions on social media.
Many users praised Zahid for showing humility and courage by admitting his mistake, calling it a sign of maturity.
However, others mocked his change of stance, sarcastically commenting that “Zahid Ahmed’s software has been updated,” implying that he altered his statement in response to public backlash.