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Fazila Qazi Clarifies Comments on Presidential Awards Amid Social Media Backlash
Veteran Pakistani actress Fazila Qazi has issued a clarification regarding her recent remarks about the Presidential Awards, following a wave of criticism on social media. Fazila, alongside her husband and fellow actor Qaiser Nizamani, appeared as guests on a private TV channel’s show a few days ago, where they discussed the award process in response to a host’s question.
During the program, Fazila expressed concerns about how the authorities responsible for granting the Presidential Awards often overlook hardworking artists. She claimed that these awards are frequently given based on favoritism and connections rather than genuine merit. Sarcastically, she added that she was grateful her husband received the award during a time when recognition was based on the artist’s actual work rather than influence.
After the episode aired, Fazila’s comments quickly went viral, attracting criticism from various quarters. In response to the backlash, the actress took to her official Instagram account to clarify her statement.
In her post, Fazila explained that her words were taken out of context and misinterpreted online. She emphasized that her intention was to highlight how the Cabinet Division sometimes fails to recognize artists who truly deserve the Presidential Awards.
Fazila’s clarification aims to set the record straight and foster a better understanding of her perspective on the awarding process in the entertainment industry.
