Senior scriptwriter Nasir Adeeb has come under fire for derogatory remarks about film star Reema’s past. Several showbiz personalities have demanded that he apologize to the actress.’
In a recent podcast, Nasir Adeeb claimed that he and director Younis Malik went to Heera Mandi in Lahore to find a heroine for a film.
He stated, “We were shown several girls, including Reema Khan.” However, he did not cast her because he “did not like her.”
Although Nasir Adeeb did not cast Reema, he acknowledged that she later became a superstar in the film industry.
Social media users and celebrities criticized Nasir Adib for the weird remarks about the famous actress. Imran Abbas, Mishi Khan, Sanam Jang, and Rabia Anam were among those who spoke out against him.
In a social media post, Imran Abbas called Nasir Adeeb’s comments “shameful,” writing, “Even today, some people take pleasure in humiliating and disturbing others by talking about the past of actors.”
Actress Sanam Jang expressed surprise at Nasir Adeeb’s remarks, questioning why he was discussing someone’s past in this manner.
TV host Rabia Anam also criticized Nasir Adib and demanded that such podcasts, which tarnish others’ honor, should be stopped. She encouraged women not to lose heart, writing, “Women should remember that some people can criticize them to put them down, but they should not lose heart.”
In a statement posted on her Instagram stories she wrote.
“We really need to stop these problematic podcasts..where any random person gets to say whatever they feel like about any celebrity. Just saw a clip and I’m fuming with anger. All I want to say is Reema Khan is an extraordinary person whose transformation is truly unparalleled. She is a wise, intelligent and graceful soul, living a life of respect and dignity. It deeply disturbs me to witness some individuals who, at every opportunity, try to undermine women.
Dear women always remember:
‘When they go low, we go high’-Michelle Obama.”