‘Who are we to judge someone else’s career choices’: Sadiq Saleem defends Fawad Khan

 
 Working across borders in South Asia always leads to heated debates. Despite his bonafide superstar status, Fawad Khan too is not immune to criticism on working in rival industries.
 
 
Entertainment journalist Khaleej Time, Sadiq Saleem, defended Fawad Khan, who has faced criticism for taking on an international project.
 
 
 Saleem took to his Instagram account to support Fawad, emphasizing the bigger picture of artistic growth and global opportunities:

 “To everyone saying Fawad Khan chose an international project over Pakistan’s A-list offerings, maybe check in with your siblings working abroad. Who are we to judge someone else’s career choices? We preach about freedom and art having no boundaries, yet we complain when a major Indian banner decides to cast our star. Despite the risks, Fawad still holds major appeal in India, and the makers think that he is truly worth the risk. And let’s be real, what masterpieces have we produced lately?”
 
 
 Sadiq Saleem pointed out that while many have criticized the choice to work on Heeramandi under an Indian filmmaker, we must reflect on what our own industry has achieved over the years, “Actors can’t just sit around collecting dust. Forget him, if you were offered an international opportunity at work, wouldn’t you take it? Would you really think that if you left, your country would lose your taxes?”
 
 
“You’d consider the bigger picture. And no one creates a ‘bigger picture’ better than YRF. Let our boy be and do his magic. We have Neelofar and Jo Bichad Gaye… if you’re craving his presence so much”, Saleem wrote.
 
Fawad Khan is making a comeback in Bollywood projects, starring opposite Vaani Kapoor in a new film tilted ‘Abir Gulaal.’ The film is directed by Aarti S. Bagdi and produced by Indian Stories, A Richer Lens, and Aarjay Pictures.