Senior Pakistani actor Sohail Ahmed has shared his views on Imran Khan, saying that he considers him a national hero for his cricket achievements but not in politics.

 

Speaking during a recent show, Sohail Ahmed acknowledged Khan’s status as a celebrated figure in Pakistan’s history.

 

“Imran Khan is a hero, who can deny that? Whether it is the leader of PML-N or even the leader of PPP, who can disagree that Imran Khan is a national hero?”

 

He added that a hero remains a hero, pointing out that Khan has already retired from cricket.

 

Sohail Ahmed also made it clear that his opinion changes when it comes to politics.

 

“I used to like him a lot, but I don’t consider him a political hero. I cannot say I hate him just because of politics.”

 

The video clip of his remarks has gone viral on social media, with users sharing mixed reactions and debating his stance.

 

Imran Khan remains one of Pakistan’s most iconic cricket figures. He led the national team to victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup, which stands as the country’s only ODI World Cup win. 

 

Over his career, he played 88 Tests and 175 ODIs, scoring more than 7,500 international runs and taking over 500 wickets, making him one of the finest all-rounders in the game’s history.

 

After retiring from cricket, Khan entered politics and later served as Pakistan’s Prime Minister from 2018 to 2022.

 

Following his removal from office, Khan has faced multiple legal cases. He has been in prison since August 2023 in connection with several convictions, including cases related to the sale of state gifts and other charges. 

 

The legal matters also involve his wife, Bushra Bibi.