The star-studded 10th HUM Awards recently took place in Houston, Texas, on October 12, showcasing a glittering celebration of Pakistani television, fashion, and music.
The event saw a shining lineup of celebrities, including Shuja Asad, Ramsha Khan, Humayun Saeed, Mehwish Hayat, Ali Zafar, and Ali Haider, gracing the stage with various performances.
While the evening was marked by glamorous red carpet moments and vibrant performances, not everyone was impressed. Indian entertainment journalist and host, Faridoon Shahryar, shared his candid thoughts on the event’s dance performances and his critique has sparked conversations online.
Taking to Instagram, Shahryar praised the Pakistani drama industry for its strong storytelling and exceptional acting talent. However, he expressed disappointment over the dance segments at the awards show.
“I’ve been very bullish about many of the Pakistani dramas and the strong acting by many of the actors,” Shahryar said. “In fact, the number of good star actors in the drama industry is substantial. But I watched a few reels of the HUM Awards and my first reaction was that of immense boredom.”
The journalist emphasized that dancing as an art form demands “uninhibited energy” and suggested that the performances lacked conviction and flair.
“If you’re worried that someone somewhere is going to judge you, then there’s no point,” he continued. “Dancing requires you to lose yourself. If you can’t do that, don’t embarrass yourself with half-baked performances especially when Bollywood has set such high standards for dance.”
Encouraging Pakistani performers to either “stick to their strengths” or “go all the way” if stepping out of their comfort zone, Shahryar concluded with a humorous but pointed remark: “Haye koi naraz na ho jaye, to karo hi mat yaar.” (If you don’t want to offend anyone, then don’t do it at all.)
His comments section was soon filled with messages from Pakistani followers, many of whom agreed with his observations.
