KARACHI: Pakistani actress Zara Noor Abbas has clarified her recent remarks about her aunt and veteran actress Bushra Ansari, saying her comments were presented as a complaint even though that was not her intention.
Responding to a viral news report on Instagram, Zara Noor Abbas said that what a person says, how their words are interpreted, what is written about them and what people ultimately understand can sometimes be very different.
Zara Noor Abbas Says Her Remarks Were Not a Complaint
Reacting to the viral report, Zara said her words regarding Bushra Ansari were not intended as a complaint.
She also praised her aunt, describing her as “the best” and adding that people should not be envious of the family’s connections within the entertainment industry.
The clarification came after excerpts from an earlier interview circulated on social media and were widely interpreted as criticism of Bushra Ansari.
Zara Noor Abbas Discusses Family Connections and Career
In the earlier interview, Zara had discussed the perception surrounding established family connections in the entertainment industry.
She explained that having a well-known relative does not necessarily guarantee that filmmakers will make major investments in an actor or actress. According to her remarks, performers are still expected to demonstrate their own abilities and prove themselves at the box office.
Zara also spoke about the support she has received from her husband, actor Asad Siddiqui, during her professional career.
Zara Noor Abbas Stars in Upcoming Film
Zara Noor Abbas is also appearing in the film “Shehroz,” which is being presented in collaboration with Geo Films and is scheduled for theatrical release on October 2.
Directed by Saqib Khan and Badr Mahmood, the film revolves around three women and their individual professional journeys.
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Zara plays a police officer involved in bomb disposal, while Ushna Shah portrays a boxer and Kinza Hashmi appears as an artist.
The film brings together the three actresses in central roles and explores different aspects of their characters’ lives and challenges.
