Pakistani Youtubers have become top entertainers of the country in the past decade. They have put out content in several genres and they have taken over a lot of space from mainstream celebrities. Many YouTubers have transitioned to mainstream and they have also been a part of dramas on national television. The discourse surrounding them is always divided into two parts; with one supporting them and the other against.
The success on YouTube brings big money and especially at a younger age, not many are able to handle it. There are several stories of young Pakistani YouTubers going out of hand at the peak of their success and they fell from grace due to the controversies that should have been avoided at all costs. Here are some famous Pakistani YouTubers who took some stupid decisions while they were very popular with the masses:
Rajab Butt
Rajab Butt tried to make a career in acting and he also performed in a drama alongside Babar Ali and Kinza Hashmi. Things did not work out for him, and he later on joined YouTube as a family Vlogger. The genre became a gold mine for this young Pakistani YouTuber, who has been amassing millions of views and has become the top family Vlogger of the country.
This is where his journey with controversies also started. He has a feud with so many fellow content creators, with things turning ugly and fist fights happening in the open. He has been arrested for receiving a lion cub and his on-screen behaviour with his mother and wife is also judged by many people. Rajab Butt recently launched a perfume with the name of 295 and his lack of research has made him flee the country. Many religious parties are after him, and he unknowingly got himself into a case which never even gets proper defense in Pakistan. Tan Man Neelo Neel, the recent drama, clearly showed the repercussions of being caught in such a case and is an example of how one should be responsible. Rajab Butt who was the top YouTuber a week ago has made so many enemies and haters over night, all because of the irresponsible chance he took at fame.
Ducky Bhai
Ducky Bhai started his YouTube journey with gaming and roasting content. He used to make roasts of popular YouTubers of his time. He was a young kid, and his feud with the then-biggest Pakistani YouTuber, Sham Idrees, made him an overnight star. Everyone suddenly knew who Ducky Bhai was, and with time, he kept evolving. He has given many statements over the years about including your family in content but with time, he ended up doing all those things himself. He has also been involved in various controversies, such as conflicts with colleagues like the Badla Brothers and disparaging those with degrees.
Sham Idrees
Sham Idrees is a Pakistani YouTuber hailing from Canada who ruled the Pakistani YouTube scene in the 2014-2017 era. His prank videos with his wife Queen Froggy were loved by millions when he got into a feud with Ducky Bhai, who was not yet a big name back then. As a big name in the community, Sham could have ignored Ducky and moved on, but their fights kept growing, and consequently, a hater army arose for the YouTuber who had to go through a really hard time then. He still makes content, but he is not as active as he used to be back in the day.
Nadir Ali
Nadir Ali is among the OG Pakistani YouTubers. He started with the prank videos, and he has worked hard over the years to create an audience for himself. His content has also evolved and now he is considered among the top podcasters in the country. He has interviewed many people in and out of Pakistan, but he keeps getting into unnecessary controversies, and many people who generally loved him were put off by his content. Nadir Ali has faced public criticism for his invasive and, at times, inappropriate line of questioning. His treatment of Saba Faisal, especially after her family experienced a significant controversy, raised eyebrows. Additionally, his question about Sunita Marshall’s religious conversion prompted several prominent stars to call him out.
Conclusion
YouTube was banned in Pakistan for an extended period, causing us to begin our journey on the platform later than many other countries. This put us at a disadvantage, as many basic guidelines surrounding content creation were not immediately understood by creators. However, Pakistanis have a natural talent for quickly adapting and learning, and they did just that. The platform has since evolved into a profitable venture, and because it is not regulated by Pakistani authorities, the business remains sustainable. This has led to the rise of many stars from the platform. These creators need to understand how far they can push their content and when it might be best to hold back. In many cases, Pakistani laws and authorities impose excessive censorship, and irresponsible content can put these creators in difficult situations.
Realization is required that after reaching a certain level of fame, you need to sustain it through quality work rather than relying on viral content, which may ultimately have negative consequences.
