Actor, host, and comedian Sohail Ahmed recently made candid remarks about TV host Aftab Iqbal, describing him as arrogant and lacking respect for others.
In a recent interview, he acknowledged their long-standing partnership, referring to the TV host as “like a brother” and expressing his respect. However, things took a turn when the conversation shifted to the reasons behind their split.
Sohail Ahmed refuted Aftab Iqbal's claims of giving him greater recognition, stating that his comedic talent was already established before their collaboration.
One point of contention was Iqbal's ranking of comedians, specifically placing the late Amanullah ahead of Ahmed. Ahmed challenged this notion, arguing that comedians should focus on creating laughter rather than assigning rankings.
The comedian took particular offense to Aftab Iqbal's alleged arrogance and self-importance. He questioned Iqbal's right to rank comedians, suggesting that such pronouncements were disrespectful and undermined the collaborative nature of their show's success.
The comedian went on to address a perception, possibly fostered by Iqbal, that Iqbal himself was the sole reason behind the success of their show. He highlighted the collective effort of comedians that contributed to the program's popularity.
Sohail Ahmed playfully challenged Iqbal's claim of single-handedly creating success for others, suggesting that a truly exceptional comedian wouldn't need to rely solely on co-stars.
He also questioned Aftab Iqbal's claims of making everyone successful, suggesting that if he's as prominent as he claims, he should host solo programs.
Ahmed emphasized that the success of Aftab Iqbal's show is attributed to the comedians, not just the host. Additionally, Ahmed refuted Aftab Iqbal's statement about his live performance abilities, highlighting his extensive experience.
He also condemned Aftab Iqbal's inappropriate remarks about his grandfather and urged him to show respect. Throughout the discussion, Ahmed asserted his own fame, citing his prior accolades such as the Presidential Award for Best Performance.
