Film Writer Nasir Adeeb targets Shan Shahid in social media
ISLAMABAD: Renowned Pakistani writer Nasir Adeeb has strongly responded to remarks made by legendary actor Shan Shahid during the promotion of his upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr Punjabi film Bhalla.
Shan Shahid had jokingly commented during a promotional event that writer Nasir Adeeb was “probably sitting somewhere criticizing people,” which went viral on social media. While Adeeb initially did not respond, he recently released a video addressing Shan Shahid directly.
In the video, Nasir Adeeb defended his record, stating that his podcast has been running for the past two years and challenging the actor: “Which statement of mine has been wrong? Who have I falsely accused? Whose character have I tried to tarnish?”
Adeeb also emphasized the importance of writers in the film industry, saying: “I did a program about you! You should know that without a writer, where is your heroism? If you are nothing without a writer, then how can you claim I am sitting somewhere criticizing?”
He further explained that his opposition to casting Shan Shahid in the film was due to repeated delays and script objections: actors arriving late, causing hours-long waits, making unauthorized changes to the script, and disregarding the director’s guidance.
Adeeb clarified that he had told the director that if guarantees were given that the actor would cooperate, he had no objection, acknowledging Shan Shahid as a prominent artist.
Criticizing Shan Shahid’s professional conduct, Adeeb stated: “The issue is that you have harmed the Pakistani film industry. Have you ever wondered why the industry is in decline? Your delays and behavior on set have contributed to this downfall, and this is why roles for you became limited.”
The exchange has reignited debates on social media regarding accountability and professionalism in the Pakistani film industry.