We are all accustomed to how outspoken Shaan Shahid is about everything that’s up socially, politically, and entertainment-wise. On many occasions, he has also voiced his dismay about local actors working in Bollywood.
But recently, another veteran actor Javed Sheikh – who has worked in Lollywood and Bollywood both – talked about how that policy of Shaan was somewhat hypocritical.
In a talk show with Waseem Badami, Sheikh revealed how Shaan himself expressed his desire to work in India, while on a visit to the neighbouring country. He believed Shaan’s opinions held double standards considering how vocal he is about not being fond of actors giving up on patriotism to take up on minor roles in Bollywood.
جاوید شیخ کی اداکار شان پر سخت تنقید۔۔
کہا شان عوام کے سامنے بھارتی فلم انڈسٹری کے خلاف بات کرتے ہیں مگر انہوں نے بھارت میں خود مجھ سے کہا۔۔کاش ہم بھی اسی انڈسٹری کا حصہ ہوتے#HLPJ pic.twitter.com/mz7tvd3v5x— Waseem Badami (@WaseemBadami) February 15, 2019
Once this news made rounds on social media portals, Shaan reacted to Sheikh’s claims in a response tweet to Galaxy Lollywood, deeming it absolutely absurd.
It is the most absurd thing to say I hope he didn’t say it because I will lose all respect for him as a senior .waiting for the conformation
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) February 16, 2019
Moreover, Shaan instantly proceeded to talk to Sheikh about it. And interestingly, the veteran actor took his words back immediately.
I just talked to shiekh sb he is taking back what he said
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) February 16, 2019
Watching the tables turn right away, many fans demanded for Sheikh to come back on the same show, and publicly clear up his stance about the other esteemed actor.
Javeed saab should come on the same programe & do the apology.@mshaanshahid your a legend & we love & respect you even when you were doing Punjabi movies but you were trying to save the industry and specially those who only have this industry for their bread and butter.
— Nabeel Naveed (@NabeelNaveed82) February 16, 2019
He must do it via a “Video message”.
As a Senior, it is contingent upon him to set High Ethical Standards, not poor ones!— Faeza Dawood (@FaezaDawood) February 16, 2019
Make him say that on tv
— Maaz Khan (@imaaz7) February 16, 2019
However, talking to Galaxy Lollywood, it looks like the veteran actor just wants to put things behind. “We are colleagues, he is my junior and we have worked together a lot. I don’t really want there to be a controversy,” said Sheikh.
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He further added how there should be mutual respect between Shaan and the actors who have broadened their horizons and chosen to work in India, instead of pure criticism. Nevertheless, it is wholesome how both the actors decided to solve the dilemma head-on, instead of letting it brew into a major controversy.
