In the age of clickbait and viral misinformation, it seems no one is safe—not even Yasir Hussain. The actor, writer, and all-around entertainer found himself at the center of a bizarre and completely false death hoax this week, and let’s just say, he wasn’t about to take it lying down.
Taking to his Instagram stories, Yasir Hussain debunked the absurd rumor that he had “passed away suddenly,” a claim that originated from a YouTube creator’s thumbnail that read, “Iqra Aziz’s husband passed away suddenly.”
The clickbait title quickly gained traction, with several news outlets—including Aaj News—picking up the story without verifying its authenticity.
Hussain, known for his sharp wit and no-holds-barred humor, wasted no time in calling out the irresponsible reporting. Sharing a screenshot of the headline, he sarcastically wrote,
Seriously, [Aaj News] Journalism ka itna bura waqt b ana tha. Mei toh zinda hun magar Aaj News ki gherat ka janaza nikal chuka hai.
Hussain’s response didn’t just stop at calling out the publication. In his signature tongue-in-cheek style, he addressed the creators of the false news directly, writing, “Whoever has reported this news, I hope the next news you write is about the death of your mother’s husband.”
Ouch.
While the comment was clearly meant to be a humorous jab, it sparked a mixed reaction online. Many social media users rallied behind Hussain, condemning the YouTube creator and news outlets for spreading unverified and sensationalist content.
However, not everyone was on board with Hussain’s fiery clapback. Some critics felt his response was unnecessarily harsh and unempathetic.
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