Shaista Jabeen says Firdous Jamal’s criticism of senior artists 'crossed a line'
Home She says that being a good person and a good actor are separate things Senior actor Shaista Jabeen appeared on a morning show with Nadia Khan and Zohaib Hassan where she addressed veteran actor Firdous Jamal’s recent controversial remarks about senior artists and also shared her thoughts on professionalism within the entertainment industry. Veteran actor Firdous Jamal recently came under criticism after making remarks about several legendary artists during a podcast interview. He reportedly dismissed Talat Hussain’s productions as “rarely inspiring” and labeled Abid Ali a selfish “type actor,” among other comments that sparked backlash across the industry. Speaking on the morning show, Jabeen said, “Your nature and well-being for others can destroy you. These things bring you up and make you a good person through God.” She added, “I do not work with him. Never, will I. I never got along with him”.
Published: May 24, 2026 10:28 am
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