Miscommunication, taking things out of context, and passing on things one may have heard – all of these are recipes for chaos, and that has been proven true once again when it comes to Aijaz Aslam and Urwa Hocane.
Aijaz Aslam And Aagha Ali
When promoted in conversation repeatedly by Aagha Ali on a show, Aijaz Aslam had to answer a question about a younger star who is either known to misbehave on set, or is known to have been rude, making her hard to work with.
In the clip, Aijaz is seen hesitating to answer, stating that everyone treats him with respect. However, upon constant prompting, the actor seems to cave and state that while he has not faced anything personally, he has heard that Urwa Hocane can be difficult to work with.
Urwa Hocane Responds
In turn, Urwa Hocane issued a statement, responding to the “baseless allegations” that were circulating about her. She explains that she is respectful of her seniors in the fraternity, and emphasizes that seniors too must be mindful of the responsibility they have towards younger actors, keeping in mind how their words can deeply impact the “image, mind, and even work” of these younger stars.
She calls herself “creatively charged,” and states that she always indulges in “healthy discussions” with her directors and producers.
Urwa then goes on to state that she is certain that the senior actor meant no harm, given that they do not know each other personally, nor have they ever starred together. However, she does state that “irresponsible statements leave us at a mercy of internet trolls, therefore everyone must watch what they say in public about someone else, especially when it’s mere hearsay.”
She ends her statement by thanking Aagha Ali and Hina Aagha, who understood the gravity of the situation and did not become party to it.
Aijaz Aslam Issues Clarification
Shortly after, Aijaz Aslam was quick to respond, given that the clip has circulated quite a bit, causing a stir. He clarifies that he has never worked with, or been ill treated by Urwa Hocane. He explains how he answered a multiple choice question, and even then, stressed on how his answer borrowed from what people said and there may not be much truth to it. He requests people to stop maligning others on his behalf, capping his statement off with respect for all his industry colleagues.
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