After facing significant backlash for his controversial comments about digital content creators, actor Zahid Ahmed has issued a clarification, apologising for his remarks that social media influencers “will go to hell”.

 

“I feel guilty that I declared them wrongdoers,” he said in a video message on his Instagram, expressing regret over his statement. Known for his role in Zahe Naseeb, Zahid clarified that his comments were not aimed at content creators as a whole but specifically at social media creators.

 

“I have crossed my limits in sentiments,” he said, acknowledging that no one, except God, has the right to label anyone as sinful.

 

 

The controversy began after Zahid’s appearance on a podcast with Ahmed Ali Akbar, where he criticised social media, calling it “the work of the devil” and stating that those who create content on these platforms would face divine punishment.

 

His comments led to criticism from several content creators, including Adnan Zafar aka Ken Doll, who accused the actor of double standards. Zafar questioned why one group was being judged so harshly while others were treated with privilege.

 

Zahid’s apology came swiftly, with the actor admitting that he should not have passed judgment on others in such a manner.

 

He explained that his comments were intended to criticise the people who create social media platforms, not the content creators themselves.

 

Recognising the influence of his words, he expressed the importance of issuing an apology, especially since many young people listen to his views on religion.

 

A wave of reactions to his apology is gripping social media as netizens joke about his “software” being “updated”.