“They should at least work hard in rehearsals"
Behroze Sabzwari and Nadia Afgan appeared on Showtime With Ramiz and criticised young actors.
They shared their thoughts on the media industry.
With extensive experience, they discussed the prevailing unprofessional attitude among young Pakistani actors.
The hostess asked: “Behroze sir, as far as new actors and youth are concerned, with the good pay and facilities they get, do you think that the quality of acting and the standards are being met?”
Behroze Sabzwari replied: “Tell me one thing, do you think anything in Pakistan is up to the standards?
“The overall standards in Pakistan are subpar, making it challenging for actors to meet expectations.”
He highlighted the significance of education in developing basic ethics, which is lacking in the country.
“We have a lot of illiteracy in Pakistan.”
Nadia Afgan added: “Discipline, dedication, and practice are essential for success.
“Young actors seem unaware of their lines and are reluctant to rehearse. They even ask colleagues for assistance.
“Even if you are a method actor, you should have a very firm hold on your skills. So much that if you need to cry, you should be aware of the multiple ways you can cry.
“The new kids are so fickle, I’m sorry to use this word. And their focus is also weak because of social media.”
Behroze pointed out: “During intense scenes, such as a father’s death, we are crying and mourning.
“Meanwhile, actresses have their hair perfectly styled and blow-dried. They have makeup on, their cheeks shining.”
Nadia said: “They should at least work hard in rehearsals rather than focusing on the way they look.”
The actors emphasised the need for professionalism and dedication in the industry.
They stressed that practice and discipline are crucial for achieving excellence in acting.
Some agreed with the actors’ statements.
A user wrote: “We need to highlight the need for higher standards and professionalism among actors. Especially the younger generation. Their attention span barely even exists.”
Others had different views.
One said: “Why do these old actors think that only what they do is right?
“Times have changed but they are still stuck to that PTV channel style. It was the only available option back then.”
“Now you have a lot of options and a lot less time. Stop degrading the younger generation just because you are too rigid to move forward with time.”
Another commented: “Nadia Afgan is not even a good actress. The only roles she gets are irrelevant side characters mostly in comedies.”
“Her voice is so piercingly painful. Instead of criticising others, she should look at her own flaws and realise that no one is perfect.”
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