"My focus is the audience, not my fellow actors."
Nadia Khan addressed Syed Jibran’s recent comments about actors critiquing colleagues on television.
Jibran questioned the credibility of such panels during an appearance on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast.
Speaking on her show, Nadia said she found Jibran’s remarks unusual, particularly because he acknowledged their praise yet dismissed their format outright.
She said their team reviews performances without bias and pointed out that friendships have never influenced their evaluations on Kya Drama Hai.
Nadia mentioned Wahaj Ali as an example, explaining that the panel criticised his work in Sunn Mere Dil despite having longstanding friendships with him.
She added that their critique was never taken personally by Wahaj, proving that objectivity can be maintained even with industry connections involved.
Nadia also reminded viewers that her team had openly criticised Jibran’s performance in a previous project with Savera Nadeem while still considering him a friend.
She emphasised that positive or negative commentary is driven entirely by the quality of the performance rather than personal associations or private relationships.
The exchange began when Jibran questioned whether actors should publicly critique fellow artists.
Responding to a question about the show, Jibran said he appreciated the panel praising his latest drama but still opposed the concept entirely.
He argued that actors judging actors creates a credibility issue because professional relationships naturally influence opinions in subtle or overt ways.
Jibran said he had never seen Hollywood or Bollywood actors publicly reviewing their colleagues’ performances in a structured televised format.
He noted that public response should be the only meaningful metric, adding that he crafts his work for audiences rather than for peer approval.
According to Jibran, audience appreciation or disappointment provides the most authentic reflection of an actor’s craft and future growth.
“I make dramas for the people. My focus is the audience, not my fellow actors. I want my fans’ judgment and appreciation.
“I want to be popular among people. If they appreciate my work, then I am doing okay.”
“If they say my acting wasn’t good, then I have to work on my craft.
He said peers might unintentionally offer biased remarks, whether positive or negative, depending on friendships or personal preferences within the industry.
Syed Jibran explained that he does not take such shows seriously, just as he does not attach importance to award ceremonies or industry politics.
He added that creators are free to continue producing such programmes, though he personally prefers not to view them as legitimate feedback sources.
Nadia Khan’s response has generated renewed debate over whether actor-driven review shows help elevate standards or blur professional boundaries within the industry.
The discussion continues to spark conversation online as viewers question whether criticism from peers fuels unnecessary tension.
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