No industry, especially acting, is immune to the pervasive influence of nepotism. In the Pakistani drama industry, the children of celebrities frequently find themselves thrust into an advantageous spotlight. Actor Arsalan Naseer, who made his debut in the 2021 series Chupke Chupke, recently opened up about his own brush with the pervasive curse of nepotism shadowing Pakistan’s showbiz.

Taking to his Instagram stories earlier last week, Naseer engaged with fans in a candid Q&A session. A fan eagerly wrote to Naseer, "Please work with Ayeza Khan... That too with the main lead and a happy ending." Sharing this fan's comment on his IG story, the actor didn't hold back in revealing the behind-the-scenes drama. "I was working with her, but then they took some actor's son instead, and kicked me off the project. After a while, Ayeza left as well," he stated candidly. Naseer highlighted the all-too-common industry practice of favouring star progeny over talent that deprived fans of what could have been a captivating on-screen partnership.