Yasir Hussain’s objection over local brands signing deals with foreign actors landed him in hot waters. His ‘nationalist’ opinion received a lot of backlash from the public and even some celebrities disagreed with him.
Billal Ashraf, Anushey Ashraf, and Aagha Ali are of the view that there really isn’t an issue with having international celebrities work in Pakistan.
We need to welcome all artists from around the globe. Art has no language or boundaries. Don’t politicize everything. Love & welcome everyone. PAKISTAN 🇵🇰 Zinda Dil logon ka mulk hai. Aur Pakistani qaum kay dilon mei pyar he pyar hai 😊
— Bilal Ashraf (@IamBilalAshraf) July 14, 2020
Yasir Hussain Gets Slammed by Netizens
This isn’t the first time the actor’s words met with a negative response from the public, but he is quite notorious for throwing controversial statements here and there.
Following his rant over QMobile’s decision to hire Turkish actress Esra Bilgic as their brand ambassador, netizens trolled him hard for being nothing but an ‘attention seeker’.
This idiot just need attention nothing else. #YasirHussain pic.twitter.com/GmLniRm3p4
— Asad khan (@AsadKhannCA) July 14, 2020
Yasir Hussain, the guy who flew out to Canada for some award function on the eve of the Pakistani elections, is now concerned about Pakistani actresses not being considered for the brand ambassador roles.
Pakistan zindabaad aur apna patriotism tu apnay pass hi rakh meray bhai. pic.twitter.com/LKS0Pxfjtl
— Ozy (@LahoriElite) July 15, 2020
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However, Janaan star Armeena Khan believes that he is being bullied for expressing his opinions on social media. In a tweet, she came to his defense and asked the trolls to stop making derogatory remarks against Yasir.
“I believe Yasir Hussain is being subjected to online harassment and bullying. I know he’s a public figure but some of the comments I’ve read are just depraved and downright evil! Calling him and his family disgusting names and wishing ill over a TV show is below the belt! Stop it now.”
https://twitter.com/ArmeenaRK/status/1283449315814445057
While Twitteratis agree that people shouldn’t attack him or his family over this, but they also believe that the Jhooti actor often ‘asks for it’.
As much as I respect you, I believe you are getting it wrong.
He is a public figure. His opinion will naturally gain public's praise or hate. If he was worried so much about this hatred, he should not have commented on someone who is currently more popular in Pakistan than him.— Ali (@engralikhan) July 16, 2020
While I completely agree that some users cross a line and say things that shouldn’t be said to anyone. Yasir Hussain is someone that feeds off of controversy he deliberately does these stunts to garner attention he doesn’t care if it’s good or bad. It’s super disappointing to
— AliaKhan (@AliaKha59476913) July 15, 2020
https://twitter.com/SanaHassann/status/1283495532061773827
Think before you speak . Sipmle enough to comprehend . Cheap people like him when they get a little thing called fame forget that. Your actions have reactions. They cant be hard soft depends upon your action.
— Rana Muhammad Adnan Ibrar Advocate (@adnan_ibrar) July 15, 2020
He should think before he speaks or he should be ready for consequences for his actions. What he was saying portrayed a negative image of Pakistan on the international platform.we should welcome turkish artists with open arms.
— Naziavini (@Naziavini1) July 15, 2020
Well people have point … where was he at the time of indian actors as a ambassadors … he is saying as its happening first time in the history of pakistan …
— Duaa (@little099) July 15, 2020
Iqra Aziz also recently came to rescue her husband from the whole situation.
Taking to her Instagram story, she not only defended Yasir but also called out the celebrities who disagreed with him on the matter.
“Everyone has an opinion and they have the freedom to share that, we as actors shouldn’t go around pointing fingers at each other.”
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