Web desk: Leading Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has announced that she will take legal action against journalist Naeem Hanif over serious allegations made about her past.
Naeem Hanif, known for sharing behind-the-scenes stories about celebrities, alleged that in 2003 or 2004, Saba Qamar lived in a house in Walton, Lahore, with a man she was related to.
Naeem Hanif made these claims in a video shared on social media, where he discussed the actress’s past and made these claims.
He further claimed that the man began harassing her, and that she later approached to lodge a complaint against him.
Saba Qamar to Take Legal Action
Saba Qamar quickly denied the allegations, calling them false, baseless, and damaging to her reputation.
Posting a story to the popular social media platform, Instagram, the actress shared a screenshot of Naeem Hanif’s video and strongly rejected his claims.
There she stated, “Making false accusations against someone is a serious crime. I have never lived in Walton nor have I done anything that the journalist has alleged.”
The actress described the allegations as insulting and announced that she would pursue legal action against Naeem Hanif.
Many social media users and showbiz personalities have supported her decision, calling it a commendable step against false accusations.
Saba Qamar
Saba Qamar is one of Pakistan’s most popular actresses. She has been a part of the entertainment industry for two decades.
She has delivered several hit dramas and films and has also worked in Bollywood. There, she earned a Best Actress nomination for her debut role.
The controversy began after Saba’s recent remarks about Karachi during a podcast went viral.
When asked if she would consider moving to Karachi permanently, the actress replied, “Astaghfirullah, never!” explaining that she only visits the city for work.
Her comments sparked debate on social media. Soon after that journalist Naeem Hanif made controversial claims regarding her past. She has rejected these allegations.
