Ahsan Khan faces backlash as video with Shabana Azmi goes viral
Pakistani actor Ahsan Khan, known for his charm and strong screen presence, is facing backlash after a video clip of him seated beside veteran Indian actress Shabana Azmi went viral.
The short clip, reportedly from a recent cross-border cultural event, shows Ahsan Khan casually sitting next to Azmi.
It sparked criticism among some netizens, especially due to Azmi’s association with her husband, Indian lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar, whose past comments against Pakistan had caused widespread outrage.
In his fiery remarks delivered during a public event, Javed Akhtar accused Pakistan of harboring perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, triggering strong reactions from Pakistani celebrities and the general public alike.
In the wake of this controversy, social media users expressed disappointment over Ahsan Khan's appearance with Shabana Azmi.
“How shameless are these people,” a netizen commented under the viral video. Another wrote, “Can’t expect this from Ahsan Khan.” A third added, “Ahsan Khan has turned all the curses towards him.”
The backlash contrasted sharply with Khan’s previously shared message of peace and unity.
In an earlier video from an event hosted at the UK Parliament, Khan spoke about the importance of creating harmony between artists.
He highlighted how art and culture can be used to connect people of different backgrounds.
