Veteran Pakistani actress Ismat Zaidi opened up about a painful experience she faced while working on a drama set after a director shouted at her in front of nearly 50 people.
In a recent interview, Ismat Zaidi revealed that she was publicly scolded after briefly forgetting her dialogue during a scene.
The actress shared that at the time, she was sleepless for almost three days and was facing multiple health issues, including diabetes.
She explained that another actor was supposed to enter the scene while she had to deliver a dialogue, but due to exhaustion and her condition, she momentarily missed the cue.
According to Ismat Zaidi, instead of understanding her situation, the director shouted at her on set.
The veteran actress admitted that the humiliation deeply affected her emotionally and she ended up crying that day.
AlsoElsa and Felix: Presenting new members of Wasim Akram’s family Read:
Also Read:‘Jab paal nahi sakte tou paida kyoun karte ho?’: Iqra Aziz reflects on child labour
Reflecting on the incident, Ismat Zaidi also spoke about how senior actors often do not receive the respect, patience and care they deserve despite dedicating decades of their lives to the entertainment industry.
She questioned why working schedules and conditions are not adjusted for elderly artists.
The interview quickly sparked reactions online, with many fans sympathizing with the senior actress.
Reflecting on Ismat Zaidi’s experience, respect for elders should never be optional, whether inside the entertainment industry or in everyday life.
Basic kindness, patience, manners and empathy toward older individuals are values that should always be practiced, especially for people who have spent years contributing to their profession and inspiring audiences through their work.
Also Read:Nadia Khan is appalled: ‘Feroze ne Danish ko peeche chor dia hai?’