Fahad Mustafa? who is he? Fazila Qazi stuns fans in candid podcast

KARACHI: When veteran actress Fazila Qazi appeared on a recent podcast, viewers were treated to a rare glimpse of her unfiltered thoughts on the entertainment world — and one response in particular left everyone talking. Asked about actor Fahad Mustafa, Fazila paused, blinked, and asked, almost incredulously, “Fahad Mustafa? Who is he?”

The remark instantly went viral, leaving fans to wonder if the seasoned actress, who has been a stalwart of Pakistani television for decades, was genuinely unaware of the popular star — or simply choosing to keep her opinions to herself.

Her reflections didn’t stop there. Speaking about Humayun Saeed, Fazila quipped that if he came to her home, she would offer only a cup of tea. Technically, she joked, she wouldn’t even be required to do that. But for her, hospitality comes first, no matter what.

True to form, Fazila didn’t hold back on critiquing the entertainment industry. She candidly addressed the business side of showbiz, revealing that some actors had raised money from others to fund dramas and, by putting their faces forward, had transformed themselves into major producers. Some payments were made, she said, some were not, and a few simply rode the coattails of others’ investments to achieve fame.

For those who may need reminding, Fazila Qazi is a living legend of Pakistani television. Starting her career at a young age with PTV, she has delivered unforgettable performances in dramas like Dast, Kashish, Muqaddas, Nazar Bad, Tere Bin and Sirf Tum. Her career, much like her personality, has always balanced elegance with audacity.

Off-screen, Fazila is married to fellow actor Qaiser Nizamani, a pairing often hailed as one of the most enduring and exemplary unions in the showbiz industry. Together, they embody a vision of partnership grounded in both love and mutual respect—an admirable rarity in the glittering, often turbulent world of television fame.

In a media landscape where celebrity statements are often scripted, Fazila Qazi’s boldness and unguarded honesty remind us why she remains one of Pakistan’s most compelling and respected figures.