Tag: #aftabiqbal

  • Iftikhar Thakur credits Aftab Iqbal for saving his daughter’s life

    Iftikhar Thakur credits Aftab Iqbal for saving his daughter’s life

    Theatre, film and television star Iftikhar Thakur is a beloved comedian, adored by his fans for his humility.

    The actor was recently invited as a guest on ‘DaisBook’ show where he talked about his close bond with host Aftab Iqbal, who has lately been criticised by other big names for what they called problematic behaviour.

    The host asked, “Thakur bhai, please tell us, in your entire life and career, who is the one person you are most grateful to, and will remain grateful to?”

    Iftikhar Thaukar said, “I want to share a story, but I don’t think you will air it on your show. I have a lot of respect for Aftab Iqbal because he helped me in a big way. When my oldest daughter got hurt while playing on the sofa, I told Aftab Iqbal and he quickly stopped his show to help. He arranged for a top doctor to treat her at the hospital, even bringing the doctor to the hospital from his home. He made sure she got the best care possible, which cost PKR 21 lakhs at the time. Aftab Iqbal made sure my daughter was okay and didn’t give up until she was better.”

    Veteran Sohail Ahmed recently criticized Aftab Iqbal, saying he doesn’t respect his colleagues, thinks he knows everything, and needs to be more humble.

  • Why did Dr Arooba say no to Geo’s drama offer?

    Why did Dr Arooba say no to Geo’s drama offer?

    Dr. Arooba Tariq, television host, recently shared her experience of being offered a lead role in a major Geo TV drama during a podcast with Hafiz Ahmed. She revealed that despite the significant offer, she declined the opportunity due to her father’s disapproval and her own reservations about the intense scenes requiring close physical contact with co-stars.

    “In the media industry, people tend to remember you by your face, especially if you’ve previously appeared on TV shows. As a result, I received a significant offer from Geo TV to play the main lead in a big drama. They genuinely wanted me to be a part of the brilliant ensemble cast of the play.

    In an attempt to convince me to take the job, they even brought me to the studio to experience the set and recording processes. My father, on the other hand, was not into it, so I was limited to hosting. I was still thinking about going to the Shahnoor studio, though. Following this, I came to the conclusion that acting was not for me, especially in light of the dramatic sequences that required close physical contact with co-stars. I declined the opportunity since, as a novice, I would not have any creative control over altering such daring situations.

  • Are Aftab Iqbal, Kapil Sharma planning to work together?

    Are Aftab Iqbal, Kapil Sharma planning to work together?

    Television host, journalist, and writer Aftab Iqbal recently engaged in a heated argument with Sohail Ahmed, which became quite public.

    Talking about the clash of words, Aftab Iqbal said in a recent interview, “It was just something I had to respond to. I have a great camaraderie with Sohail Ahmed, and I wished we could have discussed it together on a forum. I still regard him as a great talent, but I felt like some allegations needed a response, so I made a video.”

    He said, “There’s a possibility of collaborating with Kapil Sharma. A producer and a mutual friend wanted to organize a joint show with Team Kapil and Team Aftab in Dubai. We were supposed to meet there, but due to certain unforeseen circumstances, it didn’t materialize.”

  • Aftab Iqbal tells fans to stop trolling legend Sohail Ahmed

    Aftab Iqbal tells fans to stop trolling legend Sohail Ahmed

    Legendary actor Sohail Ahmed’s criticism of Aftab Iqbal has been in the news since the past week. The spat started when Sohail Ahmed took Aftab Iqbal to task during Ahmed Ali Butt’s Eid Special Podcast. In the podcast, Butt asked Sohail Ahmed about Aftab Iqbal’s opinion on him and Aman Ullah. This led to a conflict between their fans, with Aftab’s fans criticizing Sohail Ahmed and vice versa.
    While this social media trolling was still going on, Aftab Iqbal published another video in which he requested his fans and followers to immediately stop trolling Sohail Ahmed.

    He said, “The issues between Sohail Ahmed and me are personal matters, like brothers might have disagreements. However, trolling anyone over this is not acceptable, especially someone like Sohail Ahmed. Do you not recognize his talent? Criticizing Sohail Ahmed is akin to criticizing Qavi Khan! These veterans have contributed greatly to Pakistan through their skills for many years. They should be appreciated and respected.”

    He further said, “People have used derogatory language and gone below the belt in expressing their opinions, which is unacceptable. I am hurt by Sohail Ahmed’s trolling, and it should stop immediately. I also call out the YouTubers who crossed the line. Iwas somehow instrumental in initiating this debate after posting my response.”

  • Aftab Iqbal hits back at Sohail Ahmed

    Aftab Iqbal hits back at Sohail Ahmed

    In a recent interview with Ahmed Ali Butt, veteran star Sohail Ahmed discussed various topics such as theater in Pakistan, his experiences working with several individuals including Aftab Iqbal, and the country’s political landscape, including periods of dictatorship.

    During the interview, the comedian heavily criticized Aftab Iqbal, his co-worker on Hasb e Haal. Ahmed accused Iqbal of lacking respect for his colleagues and behaving arrogantly, considering himself a know-it-all, charges that have been levelled at the host many times. Ahmed also disapproved of Iqbal’s conduct, suggesting that he should adopt a more humble attitude towards life and his colleagues.

    Not one to take criticism lying down, Aftab Iqbal fired back at Sohail Ahmed’s comments, stating that he used to feel shy in front of the camera but clarified that he had been writing columns before starting Hasb e Haal, a show he had come up with. Aftab also praised Sohail’s acting abilities and highlighted the significance of having a good writer and director for an actor’s success. He also expressed respect for Sohail’s talent, noting the lack of greatness in various fields in the country nowadays.

    He said, “I was the one who suggested to Sohail Ahmed to bring on more comedians. Initially, he didn’t want to bring on more actors. However, later on, he implemented everything I had suggested for Hasb e Haal. I understand how my clothing provides material for comedians, and that’s something I aim for every time I make a fashion statement.”

  • Sohail Ahmed advises Aftab Iqbal to be ‘respectful’ to his team

    For years, television anchor Aftab Iqbal has hosted shows on various channels and platforms. But he has been dogged with publicized issues between him and some of the comedians he has worked with.

    Aftab began hosting his first show with Sohail Ahmed, a legendary actor known for his many memorable performances. In his role as Azizi on the show Hasb e Haal, he showcased his skills time and again. Recently, Sohail Ahmed appeared as a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast, where he openly discussed the controversies involving Aftab Iqbal and other comedians he collaborated with.

    He said, “I think of Aftab Iqbal as a younger brother, and I would like to advise him to be humble.” He went on to say that Aftab needs to understand that one person alone does not run a show. “You need to respect your whole team.”
     Addressing some of the claims Aftab Iqbal has made, he added, “I was a star way before joining Hasb e Haal, but I still respect the team I work with and always put in my 100%.

    Therefore, Aftab needs to understand that you cannot be disrespectful and a know-it-all if you want to be respected in return.”