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Express Tribune
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Buzz cut and no chill
On Monday, Pakistani actor Naeema Butt shared an Instagram story featuring a doctored photo of her getting her head shaved. The gesture, according to the post, was a tribute to "the people who lost their lives in Pakistan." The original post, shared by an Indian troll read: "Naeema Butt sacrificing her long hair to support the people who lost their lives in Pakistan. PS – she can do this for real." The meme showed Butt with tears in her eyes, holding a chunk of her cut hair, while a man used clippers to shave the rest. The image was particularly jarring given that the actor's long, sleek hair has been the talk of town ever since she played the suave antagonist Rubab in the Hania Aamir and Fahad Mustafa-starrer Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. In response, Butt added a caption directly addressing the ill attempt at humour. Her reply read: "Wow, look at you man. I'm happy to sacrifice anything for my people and my country, Pakistan. But you guys sacrificed your souls to darkness, harming innocent lives. Your path is destructive; mine is for the greater good." The story was shared widely on social media platforms, with users noting Butt's calm but firm tone. On social media, fans praised Butt's gesture and response. One user commented, "Thank you and appreciated." Another wrote, "What a slap across their faces!" Many also appeared to be confused regarding the image, and what the purpose of such an act could be until other users clarified that it is fake. Deepfakes have become a serious concern in South Asia's entertainment industry, as manipulated clips of popular dramas circulate widely on social media. In March, actor Faysal Quraishi warned about AI-generated videos disrupting narrative integrity, citing audience confusion over fabricated scenes. Viral clips falsely depicting intimate moments between actors in Ishq Murshid and Jaan Nisar sparked outrage and regulatory scrutiny, despite being proven fake.
Express Tribune
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Naeema Butt gets candid on fake friendships in the industry, calls out 'Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum' co-stars
Actress Naeema Butt, who won hearts with her bold and intense portrayal of Rubab in the hit drama Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, is opening up about the not-so-glamorous side of stardom. In a refreshingly honest interview on Gup Shab hosted by Vasay Chaudhry, Naeema spoke about the superficial friendships that often dominate the entertainment industry and subtly called out her co-stars from Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum for playing nice on social media while allegedly acting differently in real life. The actress, whose character became a breakout favorite in the show, revealed that much of the camaraderie audiences see between actors online isn't as genuine as it seems. 'I have seen that people are just being fake friends for Instagram or at least that is what my experience was regarding the industry's inner working,' she said candidly. Butt thought the love she was receiving on social media from her co-actors was support and appreciation as someone who is still a new comer and has not worked in as many dramas as her peers, but ultimately she said she was wrong to naively assume such a thing. While Naeema did not name names, her comments strongly hinted at tension with fellow cast members, adding fuel to already circulating fan speculation. She claimed that during public events, some of her co-stars who appeared friendly in Instagram posts were actively trying to 'push her off the stage'. Her message was clear: don't believe every 'friendship goals' photo you see. 'A lot of things happened but I don't want to get into it,' Naeema said, choosing to keep details private while still addressing the issue. Joining the conversation, Vasay Chaudhry reassured Naeema that this behavior is unfortunately common, especially for newer faces in the industry. He noted that this competitive energy and underlying rivalry doesn't necessarily go away with time. 'This competitiveness lingers between co-actors and contemporaries even if you have been in the business for 10 to 15 years,' Vasay explained. Despite the rocky off-screen dynamics, Naeema Butt continues to receive massive admiration from fans, particularly for her unapologetic screen presence as Rubab. Her honesty in addressing industry culture has sparked an important conversation online, with fans applauding her transparency. While the drama may have ended on-screen, the real-life plot behind the scenes just got a whole lot more interesting—and real.
