Veteran actress Erum Akhtar shares her side of the story, making strong allegations about delays and professional challenges during the filming of a hit drama.
A storm has erupted in the Pakistani entertainment industry after senior actress Erum Akhtar made striking revelations about her experience working with rising star Durefishan Saleem in the hit drama Sanwal Yaar Piya. The drama, which featured a star-studded cast including Ahmed Ali Akbar and Feroze Khan, enjoyed strong ratings and widespread popularity during its run.
However, behind the success, Erum Akhtar has now opened up about what she describes as a difficult and prolonged production process that stretched far beyond its planned schedule.
Speaking on a television talk show, Erum Akhtar alleged that the project, originally scheduled to be completed in around five months, took nearly a year to finish. She revealed that although her role required only around 40 days of shooting, the extended delays significantly disrupted her professional commitments.
According to her claims, repeated interruptions on set caused major setbacks in the shooting schedule. She alleged that the lead actress would frequently cancel shoots, citing various reasons including personal commitments and religious travel. These disruptions, she suggested, created frustration among cast and crew members.
Erum Akhtar further stated that the prolonged delays affected her career opportunities, as she reportedly had to turn down or miss other promising projects due to the uncertainty surrounding the drama’s completion timeline.
While her remarks have sparked intense discussion on social media, there has been no official response from Durefishan Saleem or the production team regarding these allegations.
The controversy has reignited debate within the industry about production discipline, scheduling challenges, and the pressures faced during high-budget television productions, especially when multiple major stars are involved.
As the discussion continues to trend online, fans remain divided—some expressing concern over production inefficiencies, while others urge caution until all sides of the story are heard
This is what Erum Akhtar revealed:.
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