The Pakistani showbiz industry has experienced numerous notable fights and controversies over the years. From rivalries between actresses to clashes among prominent figures in the industry, each era has had its share of famous feuds that captured headlines, sparking much discussion among fans about these incidents.
From the golden era of old Lollywood, when film stars were like distant, mysterious constellations, to the current age of social media, where everyone seems overly exposed, we are continuously presented with significant stories of celebrity conflicts. Often, these disputes alter the entire landscape of the entertainment industry. Many stars stop collaborating, and some potentially major projects never come to fruition.
Below is a list of notable fights in the Pakistani showbiz industry:
Noor Bukhari & Sana Nawaz
Noor Bukhari and Sana Fakhar are not just the top actresses in Pakistani films. They are also related and cousins in real life. They have known each other throughout their lives, and unfortunately, they have locked horns before. A big fight broke out between the duo when Noor Bukhari married her current and first husband, Awn Chauhary, for the second time. Sana posted a scathing message against Noor. They later stopped airing their dirty laundry online, but things remained sour between the two.
Ali Zafar & Meesha Shafi
Ali Zafar and Meesha Shafi are also two big stars of Pakistani showbiz. They were engaged in a huge legal and social media war. It all started when Meesha Shafi accused Ali of sexual harassment in a tweet. The backlash for both stars was severe. They went on to fight a legal battle in court, which is still ongoing. They were friends and good colleagues before. This fight between the duo shook the whole industry and divided it into two camps.
Mahira Khan & Meera
Mahira Khan and Meera are two big names in Pakistani showbiz. Meera ruled the film industry in her time, while Mahira Khan is currently reigning in the entertainment industry. Meera was not happy with either Mahira’s acting chops or the way she conducted herself in the media. She kept criticizing her to the point that she was unhappy with Mahira Khan’s casting in The Legend of Maula Jatt. This is how Meera spoke of Mahira:
Mahira Khan & Khalil ur Rehman Qamar
Mahira Khan and Khalil ur Rehman Qamar are two big stars of the Pakistani showbiz. The duo worked together in the blockbuster classic Sadqay Tumharay, but things changed drastically after that. Khalil ur Rehman Qamar engaged in a war of words with Marvi Sirmed, and he got criticism from everyone, including Mahira Khan. He took this criticism to heart and repeatedly announced for years that he would never forgive Mahira. Although Mahira Khan stood by her statements for a long time, she recently mentioned that instead of tweeting about the issue, she should have called KRQ privately. KRQ’s thoughts on Mahira Khan:
Reema Khan & Meera
Reema Khan and Meera were two starlets who were ruling the Pakistani showbiz in the 90s. They were naturally competing and over the years have not been truly friendly. They have been in the race for No. 1 and called each other jealous. Things finally improved when Meera decided to attend Reema Khan’s wedding to Dr Tariq Shahab. They have since then been amicable towards each other.
Fahad Mustafa & Nida Yasir
Fahad Mustafa and Nida Yasir are once again two big names of Pakistani showbiz who do not see eye to eye. They are both in the ARY Digital camp, but they are never seen together. Nida once openly spoke about it and shared that Fahad Musatafa’s family and Yasir Nawaz’s family had a marriage that ended bitterly. This explains why they have never collaborated on any show or broadcast. Listen to what Nida revealed:
Atif Aslam & Goher Mumtaz
Atif Aslam and Goher Mumtaz started the band Jal. It became a massive hit, but they got into disagreements regarding the band’s management. Atif went on to join Bollywood and kept making music. He is currently one of the most successful musicians in the world. Goher Mumtaz ventured into acting while continuing to create music. The two have maintained a mostly amicable relationship, though Goher occasionally makes pointed remarks about his former bandmate. This is how Goher spoke about it:
Resham & Dr. Omer Adil
Resham and Dr. Omer Adil were once very close friends, but they experienced a bitter falling out. Resham called him hurtful names, and in response, Dr. Omer said some inappropriate things about her. Recently, Dr. Omer Adil has apologized to Resham and explained that their conflicts stemmed from conspiracies within their inner circle. He expressed his desire to prevent their feud from becoming a topic of discussion online. Here is what Dr. Omer Adil said:
Alizeh Shah & Minsa Malik
Alizeh Shah and Minsa Malik are two young names in the Pakistani showbiz industry. They were working together in a drama, Mohabbat Ki Akhari Kahani. They got into a huge fight on set, which resulted in FIRs and legal notices. Mina Malik slapped Alizeh Shah, and Alizeh threw her sandals at her head. Alizeh speaking about the whole ordeal:
Saba Qamar & Mahira Khan
Saba Qamar and Mahira Khan are undoubtedly the two leading female superstars of Pakistan. However, they have had a competitive relationship, and things haven’t always been amicable between them. The tension began when Mahira Khan performed a rap in which she questioned whether anyone else’s films could achieve a box office gross of 100 crores after her Bollywood film Raees crossed that milestone.
Saba Qamar responded strongly after her film, Hindi Medium, achieved remarkable success by grossing 300 crores. This financial milestone not only highlighted the film’s popularity but also served as a testament to her talent and hard work in the industry.
They are now on amicable terms and support each other’s success!
Which celebrity fight do you believe had the biggest impact on the industry? What was it about that sparked significant media coverage or changed public perception? Share your thoughts and insights in the comments below!
