Madiha Imam Reveals Shocking On-Set Injury

Pakistani actress Madiha Imam, known for her gentle demeanor and acclaimed performances, recently shared a disturbing behind-the-scenes story that changed her life forever.

During an appearance on Mehfil e Eid with Danish Taimoor and Rabia Anam, the beloved star revealed she now suffers from permanent hearing loss in one ear due to an on-set slapping scene gone wrong.

The shocking confession came when co-guest Faysal Quraishi mentioned Madiha’s hearing impairment, prompting her to explain: “During a dramatic scene, my co-actor was supposed to give me a light slap. But the hit was so forceful that it damaged my ear permanently.”

While Madiha chose not to name the actor involved, she described the lasting consequences:

• Partial deafness in one ear that affects her daily life
• No proper apology or accountability from those responsible
• Changed perspective on acting’s “glamour” after the traumatic incident

Veteran actor Faysal Quraishi confirmed the incident, adding gravitas to Madiha’s account. The revelation left the studio audience stunned, with host Rabia Anam visibly emotional.

“People see our fancy clothes and makeup,” Madiha reflected, “but they don’t see the sacrifices and risks we take for our art.” Her decision to speak up highlights the darker side of entertainment production where:
✔ Safety protocols are often overlooked for “authentic” performances
✔ Young actors feel pressured to endure physical harm
✔ Consequences can be lifelong

The industry has seen similar cases before – Mahira Khan once suffered temporary hearing loss during an explosion scene, while Saba Qamar disclosed being slapped “for real” 17 times during a shoot. Madiha’s story renews calls for:

• Stricter on-set safety regulations
• Mandatory intimacy/action coordinators
• Better protection for performers

Fans flooded social media with support:
“This is why we need stunt doubles!” tweeted @CinemaLoverPK
“That co-actor should be banned,” commented Instagram user @DramaFanatic

As the conversation grows, many hope Madiha’s courage will spark real change in how physical scenes are handled – ensuring no other actor pays such a high price for their craft.