Pakistani actor Sohail Sameer has issued a detailed apology over controversial scenes from his short film Doosri Aurat after an old clip from the project recently went viral on social media.
In his statement, the actor explained that the footage was part of a project made around 10 years ago and said he never expected something from his past to resurface on social media in such a manner.
Sohail acknowledged that he should not have created, or at least participated in, content of that nature.
The actor said the incident made him reflect on how he would feel if similar material involving someone from his own family were to emerge publicly.
“This incident made me think about how I would feel if such content involving someone from my own family came to light,” he said.
Sohail admitted his mistake and apologised to the public, while asking people not to judge him solely on the basis of a mistake from his past.
He said he wanted to be seen as someone who has made mistakes but is willing to acknowledge them and learn from them.
Old ‘Doosri Aurat’ clip sparks social media debate
A few days ago, an old clip from Sohail Sameer’s suspense thriller short film Doosri Aurat began circulating widely on social media.
The clip shows Sohail in a close and romantic scene with a female character, prompting criticism from some social media users.
Several users questioned the contrast between the actor’s public discussions about morality and social values on television programmes and the nature of the scene in his earlier project.
Some users also called for restrictions on what they described as objectionable content.
The resurfaced clip quickly generated debate, with users sharing different opinions about the actor’s past work and his public persona.
Sohail Sameer receives support after apology
Following the actor’s apology, the social media response appeared to become more mixed, with some users appreciating his decision to acknowledge his past mistake.
Some of his fellow actors also expressed support for Sohail, arguing that nobody is free from mistakes and that admitting an error and apologising publicly requires courage.
Sohail’s statement comes as old material involving public figures continues to resurface on social media, often prompting renewed debate over past work, personal accountability and changing social attitudes.
