Zainab Raja’s shocking Esra Ayesha claims set Tamasha 5 fans talking
Former Tamasha contestant Zainab Raja has made shocking claims about Esra Ayesha’s cricket background, alleging that the Tamasha Season 5 contestant was presented as a cricketer despite having a modelling background.
While discussing Esra, Zainab claimed that she had previously warned people that some contestants were not being truthful about their professional backgrounds. According to her, Esra was introduced as a model but later appeared to highlight cricket as part of her identity on Tamasha.
Zainab further alleged that Esra had said inside the Tamasha house that she did not want to talk much about modelling and instead wanted to become known through cricket. She claimed that this could have helped Esra connect with Pashtun viewers and gain their support, suggesting that cricket might receive a more positive response than modelling among that audience.
She also spoke about Esra’s alleged connection with fashion personality Khawar Riaz. Zainab claimed that Esra was introduced to him and that they later spent time together. She further alleged that Esra had asked for clothes through Khawar Riaz, presenting the incident as another part of her argument about Esra’s background.
Zainab then questioned Esra’s alleged cricket career, saying she had tried to find evidence of Esra playing the sport professionally. She claimed that she could not find any such evidence and alleged that Esra was actually a model rather than a professional cricketer.
The former contestant also questioned Esra’s alleged connection with the Pakistan Super League. According to Zainab, the videos showing Esra around PSL events were related to modelling or promotional appearances rather than professional cricket. She suggested that models and actresses are sometimes present at such events for promotional purposes and may appear on camera alongside players.
Zainab also claimed that Esra is associated with Peshawar but currently lives in Lahore. These statements were presented by Zainab as her own claims and have not been independently established through official cricket records in the material available for this report.
Zainab’s comments have also divided Tamasha Season 5 viewers. Some users appeared to agree with her, particularly those questioning the lack of easily available videos showing Esra playing cricket. One viewer said there was no cricket video of Esra, while another argued that even if she were not a professional cricketer, her performance in the physical tasks inside the Tamasha house remained impressive.
At the same time, several viewers criticized Zainab for continuing to discuss Esra. Some called her “obsessed” with the contestant, while others asked her to stop and bring a new topic to the discussion. The reaction shows that viewers are debating both Zainab’s claims and Esra’s alleged cricket background.
The latest controversy has added another talking point to Tamasha Season 5, where Esra has become one of the contestants attracting considerable attention. Her aggressive personality and strong performances in house tasks have helped her stand out among viewers.