Renowned Pakistani actor, producer, and host Fahad
Mustafa slams Ertugrul supporters after his visit to Pakistan. Also Fahad
Mustafa criticized the backlashes against his production house "Big Bang" recent dramas
“Jalan” and “Nand”.
Fahad Mustafa has
developed himself as an iconic star for his out class performance in dramas,
movies and hosting a top rated game show “Jeeto Pakistan”. Fahad is known for
his hard work, passion and spot on response. Fahad avoid indulging in any
controversy, but couldn’t hold his horses against Diriliş: Ertuğrul famed Engin
Altan visit to Pakistan.
In a recent interview to Something Haute, “Jawani phir
nhi aani 2” and “Mai Abdul Qadir hun” star slammed the Ertugrul followers in
Pakistan responding on Engin Altan visit to Pakistan.
“For end, we’re
not Turkish, we’re not Indian, and we are Pakistanis. Ertugrul (Engin Altan) came
here, sat with the lion, took money and left. Just tell didn’t he? That’s all you
guys were for him. There is Humayun Saeed, for us. You admit it or not, we were
here and we will be here in the future.”
Recently, Engin Altan visited Pakistan on two days
visit signing brand ambassador agreement with Chaudhry Textile. Engin Altan
charged $1 million for the project where half is paid to him on his arrival. “Another
half will be paid on his next visit to Pakistan as per the agreement,”
according to Altan host Kashif Zameer.
Further, Fahad Mustafa replied to backlashes against the
content of “Nand” and “Jalan”. Both dramas faced criticism for showing the
content against the social and ethical family system where in Jalan, a younger
sister lure her rich brother in law, marries him after ruining her elder sister’s
life.
“We produce shows & dramas that furnish to the
larger audiences in the country. How people liked “Ishq e mamnoo” can criticize
the content of “Jalan”. I just remember that how the streets became empty when
it was on air. What was in it? A nephew and aunt were having an affair living
in the same house. When I make it the same, it can be called “Jalan” only, what
else should I do?
Should I add the word “Shakespeare” behind the title?
The audiences who are watching Game of Thrones, watching incest, are
criticizing our work, asking why we don’t make such content. What should we do,
make it like that really!
Upon asking about his responsibility as a producer,
Fahad admitted that not all dramas and films can come with a message. “I was
here to become an actor, a hero, not to tell a message. Whats wrong with it
then!” he continued.
Netizens suggest that Fahad Mustafa remarks showed the
frustration of local media houses against audience demand on producing
competent content. This seems the media houses are not yet ready to experiment
on newer ideas, gearing up for opportunities and broad spread work on TV.