Actor, host, and comedian Sohail Ahmed recently spoke candidly about TV host Aftab Iqbal, describing him as arrogant and disrespectful towards others.
Despite acknowledging their longstanding partnership and referring to Iqbal as “like a brother” with respect, Ahmed expressed grievances when discussing the reasons behind their split.
Ahmed disputed Iqbal’s claims of granting him greater recognition, asserting that his comedic talent was already established before their collaboration.
He took issue with Iqbal’s ranking of comedians, particularly placing the late Amanullah ahead of him, arguing that comedians should prioritize creating laughter over assigning rankings.
Ahmed criticized Iqbal’s alleged arrogance and self-importance, questioning his authority to rank comedians and suggesting such pronouncements were disrespectful and detracted from their show’s collective success.
He challenged the notion propagated by Iqbal that he alone was responsible for the show’s success, emphasizing the collaborative effort of all comedians involved.
Playfully, Ahmed contested Iqbal’s claim of single-handedly creating success for others, implying that a truly exceptional comedian wouldn’t rely solely on co-stars.
He also questioned Iqbal’s assertions of making everyone successful, suggesting that if he were as prominent as claimed, he should host solo programs.
Ahmed stressed that the success of Iqbal’s show was attributable to all comedians, not just the host, and refuted Iqbal’s remarks about his live performance abilities, citing his extensive experience.
He condemned Iqbal’s inappropriate remarks about his grandfather and urged him to show respect.
Throughout, Ahmed asserted his own fame, referencing prior accolades such as the Presidential Award for Best Performance.
