Shaan Shahid slams Pakistan film industry's 'lazy' reliance on Eid releases
Home Says local cinema disconnected from masses, chasing elite audience For over a decade, the name Shaan Shahid has been highlighted on the silver screen in Pakistan. With over five hundred films to his credit, he has witnessed the absolute peaks and the most challenging times in cinema history. In a recent candid podcast interview, the veteran actor did not hold back about the current state of the industry, delivering a sharp, reality-checking critique of why local cinema is struggling to find its footing both at home and on global platforms. One of Shaan’s biggest issues, according to him, is how restricted and seasonal the movie-going experience has become. He pointed out that filmmakers have grown incredibly lazy, relying entirely on festive seasons to rescue the cinema while leaving the rest of the year completely barren. "Today, you see that films are not released except on Eid," Shaan observed. "Apart from that, there are twelve months in a year, but no one puts out a movie." Sharing that this seasonal approach prevents a sustainable movie culture from actually growing.
Published: May 30, 2026 10:54 am
Source: The Express Tribune — Read original