Top 5 Celebrity Scandals of 2024
Pakistan’s showbiz industry is always full of controversies and drama, and the year 2024 hasn’t been any different. As the year started, we continuously saw our celebrity couples either getting divorced or married out of nowhere. 2024 witnessed a lot of drama as soon as it began.
These celebrities, having a public eye, are constantly subjected to controversies, either for something completely unfortunate.
Let’s look at the most recent Pakistani celebrity scandals that have made big headlines.
Sana Javed and Shoaib Malik’s Wedding
Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza’s marriage was a cross-border love affair; it united Indian and Pakistani fans at some point and was a complete surprise for both of them. Yet again, this Pakistani cricketer shocked Indian and Pakistani fans by posting a picture of his nikkah with none other than famous drama Khaani actor Sana Javed.
People were shocked because they never confirmed their separation from their spouses. Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza’s marriage separation rumors were spreading as Sania was mostly spotted in India and not living in Pakistan. Sana Javed’s marriage to singer Umair Jaiswal never got into any rumors. Their Nikkah picture led to huge controversy and resulted in a huge backlash from the netizens.
Barzakh Web Series Banned for its Controversial theme
Fans were excited when they got to know the release of the new web series Barzakh starring Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed. Most of the fans were expecting chemistry between the duo”, just like “Zindagi” Gulzar hai,” but it turned out to be different. Soon after it was aired, it started facing a backlash from the viewers.
In the very end, it was decided to be banned and removed from the Ott platforms due to its theme featuring LGBTQ, Adultery, and much more. People believed that the show was against societal and Islamic standards and beliefs and demanded its removal from the internet as it was misguiding young minds. After getting much hate, it has been pulled off from YouTube and Zee Zindagi.
Aroob Jatoi Morphed Video by DeepFake
The famous YouTuber Ducky Bhai’s wife, Aroob Jatoi, got into controversy recently due to her video revolving on the internet, which attracted attention from Ducky Bhai fans. They informed him by DMs that an explicit video of his wife was circulating in groups all over the internet.
The YouTuber and his wife later took to YouTube to address the issue. They shared that this video was fake and was created by DeepFake using AI technology. They also advised people to be cautious about online content and avoid sharing and spreading such videos to save the victim’s integrity.
Feroz Khan’s Second Marriage
Feroze Khan faced a lot of hate when his first wife made allegations against him for domestic violence. Many actors refused to work with him, and some fans and celebrities still took his side. The Khaani actor surprised people with his pictures on social media of his second marriage with the psychologist Dr Zainab. People were still not moved by his domestic violence controversy, and his second wedding pictures again resulted in him facing a lot of backlash from the netizens.
Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar Kidnapping and Assault
Khalil Ur Rehman, a famous writer, is never in the good books of feminists because of his controversial remarks on women. Once again, he got into controversy because of his Viral Video. Later, it was revealed the video was made on Gun Point after he was kidnapped. It was Honey trapped by a gang of criminals.
Khalil was approached by the woman Amna Urooj, who was interested in collaborating with him on the TV drama. The writer visited her residence and claimed that he was kidnapped and assaulted by a group of people who demanded a ransom of Pkr 10 million and threatened that they would kill him if the amount was not paid.
Final Thoughts
As 2024 is about to end, we have witnessed many unexpected celebrity controversies and wonder what surprises next year will bring. One thing is sure: celebrity scandals never end and are always up to new drama; if you want to know more, stay tuned for upcoming gossip and news.
What was the most shocking celebrity scandal for you? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
