Actor Yasir Hussain, often called the King of controversies, has opened up about the controversial statements that often lead him to clash with social media users.
During an interview with BBC Urdu, the Jhooti actor said that no matter what but actors have to face a lot of criticism. He shared he went to three to four shows and all of them were quite similar. He was told if he is unable to answer, I would have to drink soya sauce, garlic ginger paste, etc.
“I face questions like which actor is terrible, which actresses gossips too much, or which actor or director should leave the industry,” Hussain added. To such eating options, I always choose the truth, “If you’re going to give me the option of eating this or answer that, I will take names. If you ask me the truth, I will definitely tell it,” he said.
He also highlighted why he and others actors are criticised for giving the answer to the question, why not then makers who ask it. “So I want to ask, those who are asking the questions are right, channels who are running it are right, pages who are picking it up are alright, only I, who is answering the questions, am wrong?
Yasir Hussain asserted that he believes the entertainment industry is hypocritical and has double standards. “Our industry is hypocritical and there are no two ways about it. A lot of celebrities call me after controversy and tell me you’ve done the right thing. They don’t say it on social media because they know they will get bashed,” he said.
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“Every channel is working on the controversy,” he said by adding, “People should stop talking about Yasir Hussain. You have a button, unfollow me.” He added, “I put one story, I get thousands of views instantly. Why are you watching it?” he asked.Â
Hussain also shared being a public figure in the age of social media is both a blessing yet difficult. “You do one project and you’re a superstar. But it’s also difficult because, like me, the public also has an opinion and when they put it in front of you, you have to bear with it.”
When asked why he feels the need to give an opinion on everything, to this he replied, “Just because I’m an actor, I’m supposed to maintain the image of what you see on the screen? What I’m saying is also the truth, it’s also what is happening in society,” he added.
