Pakistani child star Ahmad Shah broke down in tears while remembering his younger brother Umer Shah during ARY’s 25th anniversary celebrations.

 

 

Ahmad, who rose to fame through his viral videos and appearances on television, was invited to the event alongside his elder brother. On stage, he broke down in tears while remembering his late brother Umer, who passed away earlier this month. ARY hosts Fahad Mustafa and Waseem Badami were present with him, consoling the young star as he struggled to hold back his emotions.

 

 

Umer Shah, the younger brother of social media and television star Ahmad Shah, passed away on September 15 in Dera Ismail Khan. His sudden death followed a rapid health decline at home. According to his family, Umer began vomiting late at night, and fluid entered his lungs, which led to his untimely death.This was the second loss for the Shah family in a short period. In  2023, Ahmad Shah's younger sister Ayesha passed away. 

 

 

During the ceremony, Ahmad also met ARY CEO Salman Iqbal, where he once again broke into tears while meeting him. Umer had been a familiar face on shows like Jeeto Pakistan and Shan-e-Ramzan before his sudden passing, which left the entertainment industry and audiences across Pakistan in shock.

 

 

Footage from the anniversary soon spread online, sparking mixed reactions. Many social media users expressed grief and support for Ahmad, writing prayers for patience and strength for the family. One user commented, “May Allah give them sabr. These little hearts must be broken.”

 

 

Others questioned why Ahmad was brought to such a public platform during a period of mourning, with one comment reading, “The parents are literally playing with the mental health of their children.” Others directed criticism towards ARY and its hosts.

 

 

Several users specifically called out Waseem Badami, saying he lacked sensitivity in handling the emotional moment. One comment read, “Someone, at least Waseem Badami, should have some sense of sensitivity.” Another accused the channel of exploiting Ahmad’s grief, writing, “ARY is doing all of this for TRP and views.”

 

 

Others echoed similar sentiments, describing the appearance as unfair to Ahmad. “This is straight up exploitation. This is sheer madness,” one user wrote.

 

 

The discussion has highlighted the fine line between paying tribute to a late family member and exposing a child star to public grief in front of television audiences. While some saw the moment as a heartfelt remembrance, others saw it as a case of insensitivity and commercialisation of tragedy.