Taking to Instagram, the Beti and Bhool star dropped a powerful and brutally honest post, dismantling the illusion behind Pakistani television. Her message? The glitz is a facade — and behind the glamour lies a broken, exploitative system that prioritizes ratings over real stories.
In a raw carousel post, Saheefa revealed why she’s acted in only five dramas, stating:
“I always had work, more than enough, actually. But I didn’t say yes to everything. There were projects I simply didn’t believe in.”
She stood by just two projects, Beti and Bhool, for their substance — calling out the rest for their hollow scripts and market-driven motives.
“We’re Not Telling Real Stories”
Saheefa didn’t hold back when criticizing the cookie-cutter, glamorised portrayal of characters.
“Hire professional stylists who understand class, culture, and story context. We need realism, not fantasy.”
She challenged the industry’s avoidance of pressing social issues, asking why dramas don’t highlight stories like the Zainab case, Noor Mukadam, or the ongoing crisis in Balochistan.
“We’re surrounded by heartbreaking, real stories — just take a walk outside Data Darbar. Why aren’t we talking about what matters?”
Toxic Sets, Delayed Payments & Zero Accountability
Beyond screen issues, Jabbar exposed appalling working conditions actors endure: late payments, overcrowded dressing rooms, and unsafe environments.
“We often share one room for eating, changing, makeup, even sleeping — no privacy, no cleanliness, and no basic respect.”
She called out the industry’s warped values, where professionalism is seen as “difficult” and diva behavior is rewarded.
“If you show up on time and stay focused, you’re labelled a problem. But throw tantrums and be chaotic? Suddenly, you’re a star.”
Her post comes amid growing criticism from fellow actors — including Marina Khan, Syed Mohammed Ahmed, Alizeh Shah, Ramsha Khan, and Khushhal Khan — all of whom have spoken out against financial mismanagement and systemic rot in the entertainment sector.
Saheefa’s final words echo like a wake-up call:
“As long as we’re making dramas just to sell, we’ll keep losing our purpose — and the stories that truly matter.”
