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Momina Duraid cancelled Firdous Jamal but Feroze Khan and Shaan are criticising her for it

Momina Duraid cancelled Firdous Jamal but Feroze Khan and Shaan are criticising her for it

Duraid shared that her company, MD Productions will not work with Jamal again in any capacity due to his sexist comments
Updated 02 Aug, 2019

It all started when veteran actor, Firdous Jamal appeared on Faysal Qureshi's morning show and made some seriously impolite and ageist comments about Mahira Khan.

A lot of Pakistani celebs came out in support of the Ho Mann Jahan actor and criticised Jamal.

However, things got a bit more complicated when producer, Momina Duraid called out Firdous Jamal and declared that her company, MD Productions "will not work with him again in any capacity because of his sexist, regressive and discriminatory attitude."

"We are ashamed of him for being a part of our fraternity", said Momina
"We are ashamed of him for being a part of our fraternity", said Momina

Jamal's son, Hamza Firdous reacted to the post and started a hashtag in support of his father which started trending on twitter.

Shaan Shahid was quick to tweet with the hashtag #LetsBringOurPride back in support of Firdous and other seniors actors who have contributed in the industry but not recognised any longer.

He even said: "An artist lives in his own zone, he speaks his own language. His choice of words might be hated but his endless dedication to his work & his brilliance in acting can never be disrespected."

The Khaani actor, Feroze Khan had a lot more to say about the whole scenario; he had objections with the producer's statement and went as far as to ask, "Is this where freedom of speech gets you? Getting someone's bread and butter cancelled?"

On the other hand, Khan's Superstar co-actor, Bilal Ashraf stood by Momina's decision:

Has cancel culture gone too far? Looks like Pakistan's entertainment industry is divided over this.

Comments

Sarfraz Aug 02, 2019 03:12pm
Momina is infant in this industry. Her words does not worth even a penny. Firdous Jamal is great name in acting.
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huma zaman Aug 02, 2019 03:12pm
I agree with Shaan and Feroze khan.
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Saad Khan Aug 02, 2019 04:02pm
Well done Momina,
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jellybean45 Aug 02, 2019 04:21pm
Im with momina here. Glad did what she did. He deserved it. An example needs to be set.
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RF Aug 02, 2019 04:35pm
no doubt the remarks by firdous were in bad taste. but the reaction is also overkill. hashtag used by shaan is best. #forgiveforgetmoveon.
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Insaafian Aug 02, 2019 04:43pm
@Sarfraz momina duraid? Your's kidding right? Her choice, her production. Freedom of speech defenders should think about freedom of choice.
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mani Aug 02, 2019 04:51pm
Firdous Jamal is a Legend , he said what he felt, just leave him alone now and move on please.
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Mrs.khalil Aug 02, 2019 05:06pm
Lack of tolerance in our society , one tweet or one statement, we pass judgement about others, why we are becoming so hardliners. Why women are so conscious about thier age , it's a natural process, from childhood to old age ,different stages of life, nothing offensive in this,
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Baig Aug 02, 2019 05:06pm
Even liberals espousing the most liberal ideals tolerate freedom of speech when it is convenient.OKB and others asked if co-actors don't appreciate you how do you accept fans to do that I put the question to them. If you people cant tolerate criticism from colleagues how are you going to take unqualified feedback from fans?There was nothing disrespectful in what he said about her.He simply said he doesn't think she is a great actress / model.He never disrespected her personally or question her integrity or anything like that how is that sexist, regressive or discriminatory?The comment about the age was also made due to the reality of the industry these guys are working in.Like it or not people do age and it makes them unsuitable for certain roles.As for Mahiras emotional claim that she even plans on playing a Grandmothers role, Mr. Firdousi never said she shouldn't in fact he very specifically said that she is getting old for a conventional young heroine's role which is tally ok.
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Nomi Aug 02, 2019 05:07pm
I agree with Feroze khan and Shaan. First of all Firdous Jamal is a legendary actor... I don’t think Momina and Mahira and their clan even qualify to comment against him when it comes to acting . I will take Firdous Jamal’s words over Momina. I want people to boycott her productions. Who is she to comment on Firdous Jamal. She is an infant in the industry. Arrogance has got to her. Momina should be ashamed.! I am going to boycott her dramas now. By the way I am saying this on behalf of many people who think the same. If I were Mahira I would come up and ask Firdous Jamal please teach me how can I improve. That would have been a good reply and shown grace and good come back.
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Nomi Aug 02, 2019 05:07pm
@jellybean45 you are wrong.
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Mustafa Aug 02, 2019 05:08pm
I stand with momina.
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Mustafa Aug 02, 2019 05:09pm
We all know what this society do with womens. Firdous's words are real depiction of this society.
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haris Aug 02, 2019 05:11pm
@jellybean45 "It is only people like Firdous jamal who kept the industry thriving even in the worst times which actually laid the paths for people like Momina Duraid and Mahira Khan to flourish". Moreover, he has won renowned accolades more than any actor today can imagine. So, better learn to respect your elders. They gave you something which you can't achieve alone.
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Umer Aug 02, 2019 05:13pm
Firdos Jamal is a legend who has given his life to Pakistan. If he expressed his feelings about Maira, what's wrong with that? Many people think she is aged. then what? Are all such people wrong? Who the hell is this lady to cancel such a legend?
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haris Aug 02, 2019 05:18pm
Literally, Firdous sahab comments has not downgraded the stature of Mahira Khan anymore but actually unveiled the abusive mindset of many of the artists. thanks Firdous sb. to show us the true faces and hearts of these people.
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Jamal Aug 02, 2019 05:34pm
Momina is a student of the school, Firdous Jamal is the Head Master. Enough said.
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Faraz Aug 02, 2019 05:45pm
Both Momina and Mahira will need to be born again to come anything close to Firdous Jamal. Monina just wants to get on the bandwagon to earn some brownie points
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Uzma Jahaan Aug 02, 2019 05:53pm
Wow, the champions of freedom of speech are showing their true colours. The way they have degraded a legendary actor is really disgusting! Shame on you .
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Hira Kazmi Aug 02, 2019 06:11pm
Who is Momina?
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Aliraza Aug 02, 2019 06:13pm
An actor should not be banned like this who has merely given him his suggestion in some matter.
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Asim Aug 02, 2019 06:16pm
I think this is an over reaction.
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Shazeb abrar Aug 02, 2019 06:34pm
Banning someone cuz u don't agree with his opinion is ridiculous. I myself don't endorse with what veteran said but then everybody is entitled to his/her opinion. What's so big deal about it,?
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Waqas Aug 02, 2019 06:37pm
Momina has done wrong.
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Mohsin Aug 02, 2019 06:38pm
I think Miss Momina, did the right thing. Mr. Firdous, is purely jealous as he has not got attention which he may deserve or not it's an another topic for another day, You need to act professional and when you come out on public domain and say things personal to another actress then-you can certainly say it's a pure jealously.
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M.Mudassir Siddiqui Aug 02, 2019 06:43pm
I agree with Sarfaraz . Firdous Sb is a legend..Against his stature, Momina is no no where
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WB Aug 02, 2019 06:46pm
I am not agreeing with the word choice of senior actor against actress. If the producer is canceling the senior actor in various projects, the fans of Firdous Jamal should boycott all projects of MD production. Agreed with Shaan.
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Ehsan Aug 02, 2019 06:47pm
He deserves atleast one warning
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Equinox1 Aug 02, 2019 07:00pm
To feroze Khan sahab, let's be clear about something first, it was firdous Jamal sahab who went after mahira's bread and butter first, not the other way around. If we are talking about bread and butter here that is.
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Khalid Toronto Aug 02, 2019 07:08pm
Firdous sb should apologize. Everyone makes mistakes - even legends.
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irfan farooqui Aug 02, 2019 08:07pm
@Sarfraz Being senior with great name doesn't mean that you start insulting others.
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Amrita Aug 02, 2019 09:25pm
What happened to tolerance for differing opinions?
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Pak-UK Aug 02, 2019 11:10pm
That’s too harsh. Jamal is great actor.
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Mobby the smoker Aug 02, 2019 11:18pm
Oh, this is getting hot. Personally I do not think Firdous Jamal said very nice words, but that also does not mean others should start to put his career in the trash. One has acted irresponsibly does not mean everyone should starts to repeat the same thing. Even Mahira herself has reacted very responsibly in all this saga. I agree with Shan on this front and this matter should be closed now.
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SH FASHION 360 Aug 03, 2019 03:52am
Firdous Jamal Legend of Pakistani Media Industry ❤️
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N abidai Aug 03, 2019 06:20am
According to FJ ,the Legend of sleepy hollow, if 34 yrs old actresses should play mother roles ,then 65yrs FJ should only play grand ,grand dad roles, Shann should be playing grandfather roles ,in his late forties,and feroz khan should be playing father roles in his 30yrs , still think his the greatest actors ,legend ,that no one ever heard of ,before using the name of a very lovely and talented actress Mahira khan ! MD production is right side of history ,every self respecting should support this decision! If Tom Hanks would have made such a statement about Julia Roberts ,he would have been banned ,in 5 min in HW!
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Alih Aug 03, 2019 08:47am
Mr Shan always amazes me with the choice of this words. Excellent. I totally agree with Shan, there was nothing wrong with what Mr Firdos said, everyone is titled with his opinions.
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Xyz Aug 03, 2019 10:46am
Complicated
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Tauseef Aug 03, 2019 12:27pm
More loyal than king.... Momina
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FBR-fan Aug 03, 2019 02:11pm
Instead of banning bring him to FBR.
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Zlnorain Aug 03, 2019 02:46pm
Wht are you.monina n mahira?momina wht is yr cntribution..wht have u achieved..u took the drama material from digest without taking their permission
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Zlnorain Aug 03, 2019 02:49pm
No one compel anyone to chnge ones likes n dislikes..whre wre u momona when she was smoking with ranbir kapoor..now u ll say i m gettng personal..u ppl should deal this comment of firdous jamal in lighter mood..
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Islam Aug 03, 2019 03:20pm
We must stand with comments by shan.
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Shahid Aug 03, 2019 03:21pm
Had a female actor said the same about a male actor what Firdos Jamal said about Mahira, it would have not even be noticed. This is not about women rights or respecting women, it is about making women a some sort of holly cow and lifting them above men. It is a shame that our (burger) society picks some concepts from the west and then misuse them to the extent that the phenomenon itself becomes a joke.
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Suhail Murtaza Aug 03, 2019 03:43pm
Mahira Khan is one of the best artist of Pakistan i think Firdous Jamal is jealious of her FJ have always overacted in every drama
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justice Aug 03, 2019 04:13pm
@WB agreed. We should boycott all hum tv productions
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N abidai Aug 03, 2019 07:20pm
@Umer In your delusional mind. She is a beautiful ,talented ,educated young woman, how is she older , she is younger then mawish and Saba ,plus has a international following ,thus jealousy of even aged,old seniors,who are setting example of bad behavior! Class is class ,mahira is class act,period!
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Salim Badruddin Aug 04, 2019 01:31am
To punish this senior is not right. Momina take him back, no offense. You are young and can say sorry, Please respect seniors. We are not against mahindra, she is also an artist in her own way.
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N abidai Aug 04, 2019 05:04am
@Shahid It is about woman an actresses, who has been told by a senior artist ,in his late 60's who through his mass experience thinks that at 34yrs old actress ,you are no longer can pursue your career any further ,door closed shut ,according to him, only mother's roles ! This is what he said , not to mention insentivity involved ! Scarad cow , references to women ,in respect to animals metaphor ,is correct, without saying anything furthur ,educated people will get the point!
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Tayyaba Aug 04, 2019 07:00am
Though Firdous Jamal sb comment brought us a new aspect of his personality..but taking it too faar wont be a nice thing to do. I mean Mahira herself made a closing statement..but now if people like Momina will jump into filth throwing game.. Than we can expect things to get better. Being a senior artist comment he made his own point of view.. If Mahira Khan is big star, it should nt come his his way anyway..
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Shahz Aug 04, 2019 11:50am
Mahira's acting jsnt verstyle always same expression & very aweful weeping, lack of Acting Skills made her more dime..! Firdos Jamal is right.. she should learn what he lacks..rather take advantage of being Victem..
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Khalid Khan Aug 04, 2019 01:24pm
Firdous Jamal should also say truth about his past, the image he was carrying in 80's is not hidden from anyone. His son (I dont know his name) should go and ask the drama and film artists from 80's about the character of his father. What a shame .....
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Faiza Aug 04, 2019 01:24pm
Momina needs to get a life digging on someone as senior as Firdaus Jamal is unacceptable. She is only worried that her film will flop at the box office. Yes Mahira is highly overrated.
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Mrs khan Aug 04, 2019 01:53pm
I agree with Shaan and feroz khan. Where is the freedom of speech?
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Nouri Aug 05, 2019 12:41am
Firdous sahab may have said inappropriate stuff but it should have ended there. Momina hasn't jumped in for any " moral " reasons but to safeguard her Real estate - the movie " super star " and Mahira her leading woman. Hum TV should look into how it treats artists generally- senior or junior and delay their payments. They are notorious in this regard in exploiting artists from whom they make money in their dramas. So they cannot claim any higher moral ground whatsoever.
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Boota Aug 07, 2019 08:27pm
An unintelligent and unprofessional move by Momina ..... Criticize FJ ! why boot him out ?
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