I almost quit directing because of Adnan Siddiqui, reveals PTV Legend Kazim Pasha
Home Says lazy formula filmmaking and refusal to modernise led to the collapse of Pakistani cinema In a gripping, nostalgic, and at times shocking tell-all interview, legendary television director Kazim Pasha pulled back the curtain on the hidden realities of Pakistan's entertainment history. Leaving no stone unturned, the veteran director detailed the extreme pressures of the "Golden Era" of PTV (Pakistan Television), creative warfare with state censors, psychological tricks used on actors, and the backstage antics that almost forced him to leave the industry entirely. The conversation took an explosive turn when Pasha revealed that the gruelling on-set antics of megastar Adnan Siddiqui once pushed him to the brink of permanent retirement. "Adnan Siddiqui troubled me deeply during one particular serial, and to be honest, I almost quit production after that," Pasha confessed candidly.
Published: July 1, 2026 2:19 pm
Source: The Express Tribune — Read original