Pakistani superstar Sajal Aly has sparked conversation online after resharing a powerful message on Instagram, reminding viewers that actors should not be personally judged for the actions of fictional characters.
Taking to her Instagram Story, Sajal reposted a note originally shared by Anaya Shahid, addressing the criticism actors often face when audiences become emotionally invested in the characters they portray.
The message pointed out that if a fictional character’s decisions were enough to ruin someone’s day, raise their blood pressure, or inspire long social media posts criticizing the actor, then perhaps the performance had done its job a little too well.
It also reminded viewers that actors should not be blamed for the choices made by their on-screen characters because they are simply performing the script written for them.
The note concluded with the line, “Kind regards, The employee of the script,” emphasizing that actors are bringing a writer’s vision to life rather than expressing their own personal beliefs.
Sajal’s repost comes after recent episodes of Zanjeerain triggered intense discussions across social media.
Through the repost, Sajal appeared to remind audiences that an actor’s responsibility is to portray the character as written, regardless of whether viewers admire or disagree with that character’s decisions.
The story quickly resonated with fans, many of whom agreed that actors deserve appreciation for convincing performances rather than personal attacks over fictional storylines.