The actor turned game show host Fahad Mustafa is riled up about the direction Pakistani content is taking.
His recent tweet expressed disapproval at the state of web series. One can’t help but think that he’s allegedly taking a jab at Mehwish Hayat’s new web series about a rock-star.
Fahad Mustafa Speaks
The actor called for a clearer distinction between freedom of speech and content.
Nudity ,abusive language and just talking about sex is not content .lets not call it freedom of speech ! Actors selling themselves very cheaply its not cool at all .web series and short films needs to be a little dignified or they should just call it porn ..
— Fahad Mustafa (@fahadmustafa26) January 26, 2019
Based on what he said, most people are of the view that the tweet is symptomatic of an average Pakistani artist who is tired of commercial content and in favor of quality content.
But the tweet has got people talking about who his target was. Some people just can’t help but think it is a dig at Mehwish Hayat’s web series. The actor’s last line does seem to be making a reference.
“Web series and short films needs to be a little dignified or they should just call it porn…”
Given that Fahad Mustafa explicitly mentioned web series and short films rather than commercial films or feature films, you can’t blame people for thinking its controversial.
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Social Media Reactions
Mehwish Hayat is starring as the lead in the web series Enaaya by Eros Now. Eros Now started streaming the web series on January, 21.
While many supported Fahad Mustafa:
Absolutely. It's becoming an increasing trend where different so-called producers are coming up with filthiest content to earn some bucks.
— سہیل | Sohail (@SohailAnwer) January 26, 2019
https://twitter.com/AmshaRehan/status/1089228212545208320
Others gave him a reality check. There were throwbacks to Fahad’s old works.
Na maloom afrad 2 fahad mustafa movie avilable on YouTube. pic.twitter.com/AfBRx1I0DF
— FCB (@shazmess) January 26, 2019
Agreed… Then I would like to mention that your movie actor in law has the same abusive language Sir 😣
— Al Hijab (@malik_hijabi) January 27, 2019
Web Series – A New Frontier?
In a world where streaming services are expected to replace cable television altogether, web series are growing popular.
Another plus that comes with web series is that they are not made with the objective of commercial success and TRPs.
In fact, one person pointed out web series contain content deemed too offensive, extreme and raw for the small and big screens.
That’s why it’s called Web-series. The topics or matters that cant be discussed on national television or wouldn’t be handled by the TRP audience are shown online. Not a new thing, this happens all around the world. Pakistani actors need to grow up mentally!!!
— Nayab (@Nayab_fatima7) January 26, 2019
Web series and short movies make content in genres where conventional actors dare not to venture.
Have you even made a movie on a social isuue…
Go check out Ayushmann Khurana or some dude— yourdailysunset (@Ashifur_Rahman4) January 27, 2019
Fahad Clears the Air
Later on, Fahad tweeted out that his tweet referred to foreign content not local content producers. He may have realized that the timing and phrasing of his tweet may have been controversial in nature.
I love you @wajahatrauf and you know it … my tweet was about foreign content and not yours people just trying to create an issue out of nothing … Best of luck for your upcoming film and what ever you do in future my friend 😍🇵🇰
— Fahad Mustafa (@fahadmustafa26) January 27, 2019
No matter whatever the original intent, we are glad that he cleared the air.
