Pakistani host Javeria Saud has reacted strongly to allegations that calls on her Ramzan transmission are planted, as viral clips from the show continue to spark debate online.

 

The program, aired during Ramzan, has drawn attention for its unusual live calls, particularly during segments featuring Maulana Azad Jameel. Several of these interactions have gone viral, with some social media users claiming the calls are scripted to boost ratings.

 

Addressing the criticism, Javeria rejected the claims and insisted that the calls come directly from viewers.

 

“As far as calls are concerned, you people make these calls. Many times it has happened in shows that someone calls and says something strange. Our audience gets entertained by calling us. When they are asked outside what they want to say, they say something else, but once the call is connected and it is confirmed that they are live with Javeria, they say something completely different. Sometimes such questions are asked that we just end up laughing. After all, we are human,” she said.

 

She also responded to questions about background sounds during calls, including Azaan, which some viewers had pointed out.

 

“When we receive calls from Lahore, there is often the sound of Azaan in the background. One day we got a call from Lahore, another day from Multan, and in many of those calls, Azaan could be heard in the backdrop. So here, can Azaan be given before Maghrib? Over there, it happens earlier,” she explained.

 

Javeria further spoke about the scrutiny she faces online, saying every reaction from her becomes a talking point.

 

“Here, it has become a problem. If we laugh, people ask why we are laughing. If we cry, they ask why we are crying. If I laugh, it goes viral. If I cry, it goes viral. Whatever I say goes viral. Even if I joke, it goes viral. It’s hard to understand whether this is my popularity or if it is turning into criticism. But there are also some people who take everything positively and see things from a different perspective. There is a big difference between joking and making fun of someone," she said.

 

Clips from the show often feature unexpected and sometimes unusual questions, which many viewers find controversial. 

 

Javeria Saud, a long-time figure in Pakistan’s entertainment industry, has worked as an actress, producer and host. She appeared in popular dramas like "Yeh Zindagi Hai" and continues to host Ramzan transmissions each year.

 

She is married to actor Saud Qasmi, and together they have remained active figures in the drama industry both on and off screen.