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Azfar Rehman withdraws from HUM Awards in solidarity with victims of floods

Azfar Rehman withdraws from HUM Awards in solidarity with victims of floods

He has asked that his ticket and stay money to be donated to flood relief efforts.
Updated 23 Sep, 2022

Actor Azfar Rehman has withdrawn from the 2022 HUM Awards in Canada in solidarity with victims of the floods in Pakistan.

He announced the news early Friday morning in an Instagram post.

He said he has withdrawn “by choice with due respect to the coveted event” that is

“Sorry to disappoint my fans in Toronto Canada, I shall not be attending HUM Awards this year even though I’m nominated in the best actor in a negative role category. I stand in solidarity with my brothers and sisters drowning in the floods. I request the authority at the awards to kindly donate my ticket and stay money to the flood relief,” he wrote, adding that hashtag Pakistan Zindabad.

His post was cheered on by several celebrities, including Areeba Habib, Ayesha Omar, Mehwish Hayat, Nadia Afgan, Ali Kazmi, Sadaf Kanwal and Shagufta Ejaz.

His announcement comes hours after PPP leader Sharmila Faruqi called out celebrities for attending the award show in Canada. She slammed the celebrities for going to Toronto for the show instead of visiting victims of the floods.

“Not a single one of them even bothered to visit any flood affected area or show any solidarity in cash or kind except for Hadiqa Kiani, for one truly believe in cultural activities, award shows, performances etc, our artists and actors are second to none,” she wrote.

Criticism on social media has also increased as people call for more to be done for flood victims. HUM has already announced that a portion of the proceeds from the sales of tickets for the award show will be donated to flood relief. Some celebrities have also argued that they have donated and worked to raise awareness about the floods in their personal capacities as well.

Comments

NYS Sep 23, 2022 11:48am
Right time right initiative
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Tahir Raouf Sep 23, 2022 11:53am
Respect your gesture, hope rest will follow your steps at this crucial time when Angelina jolie and other foreign partners are sympathising with flood victims by paying visits.
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It's me Sep 23, 2022 11:59am
At least some (if not ALL) SENSITIVE people exist in the industry!
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It's me Sep 23, 2022 12:00pm
Where are other artists to follow him in this generous act?
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Soniye tu auder te la Sep 23, 2022 12:30pm
His visa was denied.
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Dija Sep 23, 2022 12:33pm
Great Move! Shame on other so called stars!!! They have all proved themselves in these defining moments how shallow they are in reality!
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Alrehan Sep 23, 2022 12:37pm
Hum Awards will donate money more sales more money to flood victims . Don't ruin these awards and fulfill your duties.
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Jangloos Sep 23, 2022 01:53pm
Bet he didnt get the visa for Canada.
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Jangloos Sep 23, 2022 01:53pm
be he didnt get the visa
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Sep 23, 2022 02:25pm
Great move and excellent news. United we stand, divided we fall.
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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan Sep 23, 2022 03:14pm
Weldone Azfar Rehman. You earned our respect.
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TZaman Sep 23, 2022 03:37pm
Shows that you care. You are winner already.
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Ibrahim S Sep 23, 2022 05:49pm
What is fine if done . Your action is commendable. Let’s see what others do after returning from the award ceremony. The plight of flood victims will not go away in years to come . I’ll remind you in a six month if anyone of us still remember about the flood Does anyone still remember Earth Quake that hit Pakistan a few years back?
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Ehsan Sep 23, 2022 07:42pm
Unfortunate in my opinion, kneeling in front of local bullies, go out and generate more funds, staying behind doesn’t achieve anything
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Wahab UK Sep 24, 2022 04:05am
Well done
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