Pakistani Star Criticized for Celebrating Basant: Check Out

Basant returns to Lahore after years, with star celebrations portrayal criticism among the current national circumstances.

Basant festival returns to Lahore after a gap of seventeen years, many celebrities have publicized their enthusiasm, to celebrate this festival lots of Pakistani stars travelled to Lahore, such as including Saboor Aly, Sajal Aly, Ali Ansari, Soniya Hussain, Imran Ashraf, Fiza Ali and Ayeza Khan shared a video celebrating Basant, which made it to their Instagram stories and reels.

However, the enjoyment, speedily twisted controversial as public annoyance blow up over timing and seeming selfishness.

Still, as celebrities continued to celebrate despite a violent attack on an Imam Bargah in Islamabad on February 6. Additionally, the nation is still grieving the victims of the Gul Plaza incident, the Teera Valley tragedy, and the ongoing unrest in Balochistan. Social media users have expressed deep disappointment over celebrities’ tone-deaf behavior, as many did not pause their festivities and continued celebrating with full zeal and zest, instead the celebrities ignore the current situation of the country, they continuously shared their celebration videos on social media.

Social media users respondent stars of snubbing national grief and prioritizing entertainment over understanding and concern.

Many users criticized stars for sharing celebration videos without acknowledging the pain felt by affected families nationwide.

Another commented bluntly: “They didn’t even care about what happened in Islamabad. Why can’t they stop Basant for the innocent martyrs?

“They don’t love Pakistan, for sure!”

One said: “Islamabad is bleeding. Stop sharing this sh*t. Focus on real problems.”

Another remark summed up frustration sharply, saying:

“It’s all good now because you all made a video out of it.”

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The criticism extended beyond celebrities, with some users demanding an immediate ban on Basant celebrations altogether.

Supporters of the festival argued that Basant represents cultural renewal and communal joy after nearly two decades of absence.

Critics, however, claimed public figures should lead by example and stop celebrations during moments of collective grief.

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