Nasir Adeeb apologises to Reema for ‘unverified’ Heera Mandi claim

With Nasir Adeeb's comments about star actor Reema Khan drawing strong reactions from celebrities and general public alike, the veteran scriptwriter has issued a public apology over his claims.

The Legend of Maula Jatt writer had in a recent podcast claimed that Reema was once rejected by him and film director Younus Malik while visiting Lahore’s Heera Mandi area for casting.

Adeeb’s claim had sparked backlash from fans and celebrities, including Imran Abbas, Sanam Jung, Rabia Enum, Bushra Ansari and Fahad Mustafa, all of whom shamed the writer.

“I apologise in front of everyone… to Reema Ji… [I am] asking for her forgiveness… that she may forgive me for saying something I did not verify,” the writer said while taking back his claim of Reema belonging to the infamous Heera Mandi area known for housing brothels until a few years ago.

Adeeb said that Allah has ordered us to not believe in hearsay, and he had committed a grave mistake by not verifying the claim. “We need to verify news before spreading it,” he added.

Earlier, Rabia Anum, Imran Abbas slams Nasir Adeeb for defaming Reema

Senior scriptwriter Nasir Adeeb has come under fire for derogatory remarks about film star Reema's past. Several showbiz personalities have demanded that he apologize to the actress.

In a recent podcast, Nasir Adeeb claimed that he and director Younis Malik went to Heera Mandi in Lahore to find a heroine for a film.

He stated, "We were shown several girls, including Reema Khan." However, he did not cast her because he "did not like her."

Although Nasir Adeeb did not cast Reema, he acknowledged that she later became a superstar in the film industry.

Social media users and celebrities criticized Nasir Adib for the weird remarks about the famous actress.  Imran Abbas,  Sanam Jang, and Rabia Anam were among those who spoke out against him.

In a social media post, Imran Abbas called Nasir Adeeb's comments "shameful," writing, "Even today, some people take pleasure in humiliating and disturbing others by talking about the past of actors."

Actress Sanam Jang expressed surprise at Nasir Adeeb's remarks, questioning why he was discussing someone's past in this manner.

TV host Rabia Anam also criticized Nasir Adeeb and demanded that such podcasts, which tarnish others' honor, should be stopped. She encouraged women not to lose heart, writing, “Women should remember that some people can criticize them to put them down, but they should not lose heart.”