Summary
- Pakistani actors Sanam Saeed and Faizan Sheikh have spoken in support of Shahvir Kadwani after the young actor faced criticism and trolling over his performance in the drama Mohabbat.
- Alongside praise, Shahvir has also faced criticism from viewers who compared his acting style with established actors and questioned his career opportunities because of his family background.
- She urged viewers to separate criticism of a drama character or performance from attacks against the actor personally.
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Pakistani actors Sanam Saeed and Faizan Sheikh have spoken in support of Shahvir Kadwani after the young actor faced criticism and trolling over his performance in the drama Mohabbat.
Shahvir, who made his television debut with Sunn Mere Dil in 2024, is currently playing Zarrar in Mohabbat alongside Aina Asif. His character is portrayed as a young university student who is protective of his friends and loved ones.
Several scenes from the drama have recently gained attention on social media. Alongside praise, Shahvir has also faced criticism from viewers who compared his acting style with established actors and questioned his career opportunities because of his family background.
Reacting to the online backlash, Faizan Sheikh criticised the growing culture of trolling on social media. He said people now target newcomers, established performers and even public figures over their work, appearance and personal choices.
Faizan argued that criticism of an artist’s performance is different from personal attacks. He emphasised that there is a real person behind every social media account and that continuous online negativity can have serious consequences.
Sanam Saeed also came forward in Shahvir’s support through a social media post. She urged viewers to separate criticism of a drama character or performance from attacks against the actor personally.
She pointed out that Shahvir is still a young performer and deserves the opportunity to develop his craft. Addressing comments about his family background, she said that privilege does not make someone immune to personal struggles and insecurities.
Other members of the entertainment industry have also expressed support for Shahvir. Mehwish Hayat stressed that audiences can critique an actor’s work while remaining respectful, while Syed Jibran and Bushra Ansari also urged viewers to be more considerate toward the emerging actor.
The discussion has renewed debate about the difference between constructive criticism and personal trolling in Pakistan’s entertainment industry.
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