Pakistani actress Alizeh Shah has finally spoken out about the struggles and injustices she’s faced within the showbiz industry. Through a series of Instagram story videos, she made explosive revelations, claiming that some producers are deliberately trying to push her out of the entertainment world.
“I’ll Only Work Where There’s Respect”
Alizeh explained she has stopped working due to delayed payments, lack of basic respect, and systematic bullying.
> “I will only work when I’m treated with respect. Where there’s no dignity, there’s no point in working,” she stated.
Delayed Payments and Emotional Toll
Speaking directly to her fans, Alizeh said actors often receive checks 2–3 months late, and sometimes have to beg for their own money.
> “They act like they’re doing us a favor by paying us. When I asked for my payments, I was mocked, targeted with memes, and trolled online.”
She accused certain production houses of deliberately funding meme pages to tarnish her image after she asked for what she was owed.
“They Tried to Humiliate Me in Meetings”
Alizeh revealed that when she showed up for professional meetings, directors would mock her reputation:
> “They said—‘we’ve heard so much about you, your image is too damaged, why would we cast you?’ Yet they still called me in. It was just to humiliate me.”
She questioned this double standard, asking why image matters more than professional merit in casting decisions.
Misogyny and Image Shaming
Refusing to stay silent, she pointed out the hypocrisy in the industry:
> “Half the actresses wear sleeveless and off-shoulder clothes. Now in Pakistani films, you see tank tops. But when I do something, I’m branded with shame.”
Alizeh emphasized that getting cast should not be treated as a favor, saying:
> “If you can’t give me respect and timely payment, you’re the real beggar—not me.”
Producers Accused of Exploiting Actors
In a powerful statement, she criticized certain producers for building empires on the unpaid labor of actors:
> “You’re building palaces with the money you owe us. One day, they’ll collapse.”
A Personal Struggle and a Powerful Stand
Alizeh also addressed personal accusations like smoking on set or asking for a separate room:
> “Yes, I smoke, and I didn’t want it to affect others, so I asked for my space. But people twisted that too.”
She clarified she never disrespected anyone and never denied anyone entry to her room.
> “Now they say I have issues—but when they sat and smoked with me, no one had a problem.”
“I Don’t Need This Industry, But I Still Care”
Alizeh made it clear that while she doesn’t need the industry to survive, her love for her family motivates her to continue.
> “I want to give my family the life I never had. But above all, respect means everything. Even junior artists deserve it.”
She concluded with a direct message to toxic seniors:
> “Being senior doesn’t give you the right to destroy someone’s livelihood.”
Alizeh Shah’s powerful and emotional outburst reflects deeper systemic issues in the entertainment industry. While many sympathize with her, her courage to speak up
is being hailed as a voice for countless struggling artists who face similar situations but remain silent.
