The veteran actor publicly pushes back after a personal remark at a press event sparks backlash online
Veteran actor Javed Sheikh recently found himself at the centre of controversy following a press event attended by several senior artists, including Bushra Ansari, Behroze Sabzwari, Rubina Ashraf, and Shabbir Jan. What began as a lighthearted exchange quickly escalated when a personal remark struck a nerve.
Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum actors Bushra Ansari and Javed Sheikh share a friendship spanning nearly five decades, dating back to their early years in the entertainment industry. Over the years, they have spoken fondly of their bond, making the recent public exchange all the more surprising for fans.
During the press event, Bushra Ansari made a remark that many interpreted as a taunt about Sheikh’s divorce. “I visited Javed Sheikh, and he didn’t even serve me any food,” she said. “His house was built in front of my eyes and was also broken in front of my eyes – not because of me, but in front of me.”
The comment drew a visibly angry response from Sheikh.
“Bushra taunted at my broken marriage as a joke, but a broken home is not a joke,” he said.
“I never commented on her broken home or questioned why her marriage ended,” he went on, referring to Bushra Ansari’s divorce with her ex-husband, Iqbal Ansari in 2014.
“Next time, whenever you share my story, mention your own,” he said. “Your marriage did not work out either.”
The exchange quickly made its way to social media, where users largely expressed support for Sheikh and criticised the remark, calling the comment unnecessary and insensitive.
