Renowned Pakistani actor Feroze Khan found himself at the center of controversy after a heated exchange with a female journalist over his late arrival at a press conference. Following the viral video of the incident, his sister and well-known actress Humaima Malik came forward in his defense.
Feroze Khan, known for his temperamental nature, has recently been making headlines for his unprofessional behavior.
The Heated Exchange at the Press Conference
The incident took place during a press conference in Lahore, where Feroze Khan was scheduled to appear alongside digital content creator Rahim Pardesi for their upcoming boxing match. However, due to his delay, journalists and attendees were left waiting for over two and a half hours.
A Lahore-based female journalist and YouTuber, Ambreen Fatima, openly criticized Feroze Khan for his lack of professionalism. Addressing the panel, she said,
“My name is Ambreen Fatima. We were strictly instructed to arrive on time at 3 PM, and we all complied. However, Feroze Khan showed up two and a half hours late. By now, all mainstream media representatives have already left. You all become stars not just by divine favor but also due to the support of fans and the media.”
In response, Feroze Khan sarcastically interjected,
“Does media make stars? The media has been after me for the past three years!”
To this, the journalist replied,
“Yes, it is the media that supports and promotes you, but right now, the media has been waiting here for over two and a half hours.”
When asked about his reason for arriving late, Feroze Khan casually remarked,
“Actually, I didn’t have hot water at home.”
The journalist dismissed his excuse, saying,
“This is no joke! We have waited for two and a half hours. This is not acceptable.”
Humaima Malik Comes to Feroze Khan’s Defense
Following the backlash, Feroze Khan’s sister, actress Humaima Malik, defended him on social media.
In a video posted on her Instagram story, she stated,
“I usually don’t make such videos, but today I want to say this—whether someone is an actor, a star, a celebrity, a TikToker, or a YouTuber, the media does not make them stars.”
She further elaborated,
“The media is just a platform through which we reach people. We become stars because of our fans. Do you all agree with this?”
Humaima Malick also shared an Instagram poll with the question,
“Do fans make stars?”
The poll results showed that 91% of respondents agreed with her statement, asserting that stars are made by their fans, not the media.
