OVERHEARD

Published November 30, 2025

“Hostilities with a country do not justify demonising it or hating it, especially when the county is your neighbour.”

— Hamza Ali Abbasi, actor
— Hamza Ali Abbasi, actor

“These days, a lot of podcasts are becoming really disturbing. People invite guests just to insult them and ask questions that are clearly meant to embarrass or corner them.”

— Sehar Khan, actor
— Sehar Khan, actor

“I will never play misogynistic characters even though I have been offered such roles. I don’t agree with making such characters appear heroic. A hero should remain a hero.”

— Farhan Saeed, actor and musician
— Farhan Saeed, actor and musician

Published in Dawn, ICON, November 30th, 2025

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