Pakistani actress and TV host Fiza Ali recently found herself at the center of controversy after making a controversial joke about veteran journalist Suhail Warraich during an Eid special program.
In a humorous segment, Fiza quipped that if Warraich weren’t a journalist, he might be working as a “sweeper or women’s toilet cleaner,” referencing his alleged tendency to enter women’s restrooms on set.
Though the remark appeared to be made in jest, it drew discomfort from some viewers and quickly gained traction online after a video clip was shared on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).
The footage shows Fiza Ali laughing as she delivers the line, but the tone of the joke led to criticism over its professionalism and tastefulness during a public broadcast.
Public opinion has been mixed. While some social media users saw the comment as a harmless joke taken out of context, others condemned it as inappropriate and unnecessarily personal. Critics stressed the importance of maintaining respectful discourse on public platforms, warning that such statements can harm reputations and fuel toxic behavior.
Suhail Warraich has yet to make any public comment regarding the incident. Viewers and media analysts are now watching to see whether Fiza or the show’s producers will issue an apology or clarification. The situation has renewed discussions around celebrity conduct and the fine line between humor and disrespect in public entertainment.