Recently, the Karachi Bar Association issued a formal condemnation aimed at Pakistani actor Faysal Quraishi and a private media channel, alleging that their drama series, Zulm, had tarnished the reputation of the legal fraternity.
The condemnation, signed by General Secretary Ikhtiar Ali Channa and Chairman Human Rights Committee Zahid Hussain Soomro, expressed deep dissatisfaction with the portrayal of the legal profession in the drama Zulm. It particularly highlighted Faysal’s alleged use of inappropriate language against lawyers.
The Bar Association’s statement deemed the depiction of the legal fraternity in the drama as contemptuous, leading to a significant blow to its reputation. The Association demanded an apology from all involved parties, including Faysal and the owner of the private media house.
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Additionally, the Association indicated its readiness to pursue legal action against the parties mentioned, underscoring the gravity of the situation.
In response to the condemnation, Faysal addressed the controversy on Instagram through a heartfelt video message. He expressed gratitude towards Kaiser Khan Nizamani, a lawyer from the Karachi High Court and Karachi Bar Court, who reached out to discuss the issue.
Faysal acknowledged the concerns raised by the legal fraternity and expressed regret if anyone was hurt by the portrayal in the drama. He reminded his followers that he merely portrays characters scripted by the showrunners.
The actor emphasized that despite the usual protocols of showbiz, he deeply regretted any hurt caused to individuals. He vowed to ensure that such incidents are avoided in the future.
