Veteran actress Meera has come to the defense of fellow actor Moammar Rana after he went viral for showing up to the premiere of his latest film, Baap, in a state that can only be described as… well, less than sober.
The actor, who was visibly intoxicated, struggled to stand or walk without assistance, creating a spectacle that quickly became the talk of the town.
Meera decided to weigh in on the controversy. Speaking to the media, the actress expressed her concern for Moammar Rana, calling him “one of the treasured artists of our country” and urging the nation to support him during this difficult time.
“Moammar Rana is the Salman Khan of Pakistan,” she declared, adding that he’s a “national treasure” who has “fallen into the wrong hands.”
While Meera’s comparison may have been a bit over the top, she did express genuine concern for her colleague’s well-being. “We must take care of our artists,” she said. “Moammar Rana is a talented actor who has given so much to this industry. It’s heartbreaking to see him like this.”
She went on to suggest that Rana’s behavior might be the result of bad influences in his life. “He’s fallen into the wrong hands,” she said, though she didn’t elaborate on who or what she was referring to.
Moammar Rana, once a heartthrob of Pakistani cinema, has had a long and storied career. Known for his roles in films like Deewane Tere Pyar Ke and Chooriyan, he was a leading man in the late ’90s and early 2000s. However, his career has slowed down in recent years, with fewer film appearances and a shift to television.
The drama unfolded at the premiere of Baap, a film that was supposed to celebrate Moammar Rana’s return to the big screen.
Instead, it turned into a meme-fest after videos of the actor stumbling around the red carpet surfaced online. In the clips, Rana can be seen struggling to maintain his balance, leaning on others for support, and generally looking like he’d had one too many before the event.
Social media, as expected, had a field day. Memes flooded Twitter and Instagram, with users poking fun at the actor’s drunken antics. Some compared him to a “wedding guest who refuses to leave,” while others joked that he was “auditioning for a role in The Hangover: Pakistan Edition.”
While many found humor in the situation, others echoed Meera’s concerns, calling for more support for artists who may be struggling with personal issues.
