Saud continues blaming Shaan for film industry's downfall

Lollywood actor Saud has continued his streak of blaming superstar Shaan for the film industry's downfall.

Appearing as a guest on Subh Samma Kay Sath hosted by Madhea Naqvi, the Mohabbat Aur Mehangai actor discussed the role of actor Shaan Shahid in the industry's demise.

“An industry doesn’t collapse because of one individual, it takes the action of many," Saud said. 

Addressing earlier comments about Shaan’s role in the film industry's downfall, Saud Qasmi clarified, “I mentioned Shaan Shahid because he was leading the industry at that time. With leadership comes responsibility.” 

The Baby Baji actor pointed out that talking about the downfall of the film industry doesn’t mean there’s hate.

 “Even in marriages, disagreements happen, but that doesn’t mean there enmity,” he said.

 Saud Qasmi revealed that he stopped working in films in 2005, reflecting on how the industry changed over the decades.

 “The 1950s and 60s were a golden era for Pakistan cinema, followed by a strong phase in the 80s and 90s. Actors like me and Jan Rambo contributed to its strength in the 90s but eventually, the industry weakened,” he states.

Drawing a comparison, the Mohabbat Satrangi actor explained how Bollywood, once the strongest film industry, has been overshadowed by Tamil cinema.“Every industry in the world experiences highs and lows and Pakistan’s film industry is no different,” Saud remarked.

Earlier, in a podcast with Ahmed Ali Butt's Saud Qasmi, the star of many Lollywood hits, is clear about where he blames Shaan Shahid. 

"In my opinion, several people contributed to the downfall of Lollywood. Some of these people are no longer with us. Lollywood wasn’t completely destroyed, but the damage done to it was caused by Shaan and Syed Noor," Saud said .

The Baby Baji actor didn't mince his words when asked who destroyed Lollywood, clearly naming superstar Shan and veteran filmmaker Syed Noor. "There were a few other directors as well, but these two were the main ones. If they had wanted, the industry could have progressed much further. Some unfortunate individuals only focused on their own business and work, neglecting the industry itself,” he pointed out.

He didn’t hesitate to criticize Shaan, telling him to work on improving himself first.

 “Before finding flaws in others, Shaan should address his own flaws,” Saud Qasmi remarked.

 Reflecting on the past, the former Lollywood hero shared: “There was a time when our film industry and theirs were on equal footing. I’m talking about India and Pakistan. Both industries were equal. From here, we had Waheed Murad Sahab, and from there, they had Rajesh Khanna, both of a similar caliber.”