Fawad Khan Vague Response to Criticism Over His Pakistan Idol Role

Actor and singer Fawad Khan has given a vague, indirect response to the recent criticism leveled against him by senior playback singer Hamiera Arshad regarding his role as a judge on Pakistan Idol.

The interaction took place at the music launch event for his upcoming romantic film Neelofar with Mahira Khan. When asked if he had sung a song in the movie, Fawad Khan laughed and replied, “No, I did not sing any song.”

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He then added a seemingly offhand remark that has been widely interpreted as his response to the ongoing debate. Smiling, he said, “I am not even being allowed to sing in Pakistan anymore.”

While he did not mention Pakistan Idol or Hamiera Arshad by name, the comment was seen by many as a subtle nod to the controversy. The singer had previously argued that judges on music reality shows should be individuals who have dedicated their lives solely to music, implying that actors like Fawad should not be on the panel.

Fawad Khan chose to deflect the criticism with humor rather than a direct confrontation. By highlighting that he’s “not allowed to sing,” he cleverly acknowledged the public debate while keeping the focus on his film and praising its actual music composer, Zeshan Vicky Haider.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What was Hamiera Arshad’s original criticism?
She stated that only people who have devoted their entire lives to music should be judges on shows like Pakistan Idol and expressed disapproval of artists from other fields, like acting, taking such roles.

2. What did Fawad Khan say in response?
He didn’t address it directly. Instead, at a film event, he jokingly remarked, “I am not even being allowed to sing in Pakistan anymore,” which was seen as a vague and humorous reference to the criticism.

3. Does Fawad Khan have a musical background?
Yes, he was the lead vocalist for the popular rock band Entity Paradigm (EP) and has judging experience on Pepsi Battle of the Bands. This is the main point his supporters have used to defend his position on Pakistan Idol.

4. What is the public reaction to this?
The public is divided. Some support Hamiera’s stance on specialized judges, while others believe Fawad’s successful music career with EP more than qualifies him for the role.

5. Who are the other judges on Pakistan Idol?
The judging panel includes renowned music figures like Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Bilal Maqsood, and Zeb Bangash, alongside Fawad Khan.