Sohail Sameer Reveals Reasons Why Pakistan failed to produce Superstars| Six Screens

A Pakistani actor Sohail Sameer has recently given his candid answer to the question that the public asks. Why has Pakistan stopped creating real superstars? His words were soon heard and the social media started discussing them. Sohail states that talent is never a problem, but acceptance, attitude, and how success is handled is.

Sohail Sameer is a household name of Pakistani television. He began life as a model and he became popular in the field of dramas, films and hosting. He has never given up on his work over the years and has been respected because of his skills. Due to his extensive experience, his opinion was listened to by many people.

What Sohail Sameer Said

Sohail Sameer was a guest on a podcast where he was not afraid to talk about the issues in the Pakistani entertainment sector. The actor indicated that there is no dearth of talented actors, singers or performers in Pakistan. Nevertheless, talent is not enough to make a superstar.

The greatest problem is that, according to Sohail, success is not accepted fully by people. When one begins to perform well, people tend to drag him or her. They doubt their abilities, their origin or their success to fame. This is the negative attitude that he feels prevents artists to become superstars.

Sameer said that even in Pakistan, people are reluctant to declare someone a star even after he or she becomes popular. The audience tends to find fault. Such criticism hurts self-esteem and self-development.

The Culture of Criticism

Sohail indicated that most individuals in Pakistan are judgmental. When an actor becomes popular, remarks such as; He is over rated or she does not deserve this fame, can be spotted almost instantly. In his opinion, this practice kills the concept of superstardom.

Adding further he said that in other nations, successful artists are given total public backing. They are proudly owned by their audience who regard them as stars. In Pakistan, however, citizens usually love to bring down celebrities instead of building them up.

Continuing he also said that this is not only among the viewers, but at times it is even within the industry. Competition is unhealthy and appreciation is rare instead of being united.

Women are under greater pressure among the celebrities. Sohail Sameer also addressed the issue of actresses and the fact that they are treated more cruelly. According to him, female stars are twice criticized not only for their work but also their appearance. Even their success is questioned.

In his opinion, such unrelenting evaluation makes it more difficult to maintain stardom among women. Most actresses do a wonderful job, but they are not appreciated.

Why Acceptance Matters

We think that at Six Screens, acceptance has a significant contribution to the creation of stars. Talent is the entry door, love and support follow up. When the artists feel valued, they become more assured and risk-taking.

This argument by Sohail brings to the fore a more significant fact that a superstar is not made by the projects. Unless people are willing to embrace the success of a person to the fullest, they will not be famous forever.

Moreover he emphasized the fact that superstardom takes time on the part of the artists and the audience. Growth does not happen overnight. Artists should be allowed the space to develop without being perceived as being negative.

Comparison with Other Industries

On the other hand Sohail implicitly made comparisons of the industry of Pakistan with others. In such nations as India, stars are worshipped. They are defended by their fans, stood by them and encouraged in their journeys even when they fail.

Fame goes hand in hand with opposition in Pakistan though. As soon as somebody shines, he/she is interrogated. This prevents the artists from achieving a worldwide or an enduring superstar status.

Public Reaction

Since his statement became viral, Sohail was right in the views of many people. Social media users also expressed the same opinions saying that Pakistan does not always appreciate its artists. There were other comments that added that jealousy and unwarranted criticism have become the order of the day on the Internet. some viewers noted that artists are supposed to be flawless at all times. Any failure is an excuse to troll and this causes psychological stress on performers.

The Significance of this Discussion

At Six Screens, we believe that Sohail Sameer is making a serious comment. It is not an argument of blaming the audience but the change of mindset. The industry becomes stronger when individuals learn to nurture talent rather than suspecting it.

The actors in Pakistan have the potential of becoming international stars. All they require is trust, appreciation and time. Negativity is something that stardom cannot survive in.

Final Thoughts

The candid words of Sohail Sameer have brought a significant discussion. He reminds us that it is not that there are no super stars in Pakistan but that there is no acceptance of them.