Senior Actress and Director Sangeeta revealed that she’s been blackmailed during drama production titled Bulleh Shah
A tense emergency press conference was conducted at the Lahore Press Club by senior actress and successful director Sangeeta, who shared shocking information about an incident that’s been rattling the Pakistani show business. Talking visibly distressed, Sangeeta revealed that she’s been blackmailed and threatened by a lawyer named Ahmed Jahangir, who lays a claim on her latest venture, a drama production titled ‘Bulleh Shah’.
Sangeeta talked about a violent turn that took place in the conflict: armed people stormed the filming set, and they caused destruction and ordered everyone on set to stop filming. According to Sangeeta, apart from threatening the production, this event has created an atmosphere of fear among everyone involved.
Industry Icons Unite in Their Support
The press conference was more than a personal appeal as it brought together some of Pakistan’s biggest names from the film industry who all stood with Sangeeta. Notable names who attended include:
- Director Syed Noor
- Writer Pervez Kaleem
- Actor Kamran Mujahid
- Director Nadeem Cheema
- Actor Ali Anjum
Their presence conveyed a very clear message that the industry is united against intimidation and unlawful interference as alleged by Sangeeta. All speakers expressed concern about threats against filmmakers and the need to protect creative freedom.
A Producer’s Cry for Justice
Adding weight to these allegations, someone named Talat Shah joined the conference. A representation from the production side joined as well and clarified that ‘Bulleh Shah’ is being produced by her husband, Tariq Mendro, and that the opposing party cannot lay any claim or have legitimate proof regarding these allegations.
“She spoke about the toll that this situation has been taking on her emotions and career, stating that ‘this aggressive interference has become unbearable. I appeal to Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz. I request her to make sure that I get justice. I will be grateful to her for my life. If this injustice continues and I don’t get my due, I will be forced to leave Pakistan.’”
Her words conveyed not only the seriousness of the conflict but also the anger that artists have been expressing about seeing their work endangered for no reason.
A Plea for Protection Regarding Creative Rights
Despite advances and progress The Sangeeta blackmail case might be a learning experience for the entertainment industry because it raises an issue about the challenges that are common within the industry. Despite various challenges, be it copyrighting or blackmailing, there have been calls for artistic freedom within the industry. It should be a warning signal for everyone within the industry. Hunting White Elephants As the Bulleh Shah saga continues to unroll, fans and enthusiasts are following it very closely as it progresses. The incident has caused a stir in the media space and raises question about safety and legitimacy. By being so uncompromising and having the support of the industry at her back, the next few weeks might be very telling indeed, not just with regards to the project but with regards to filmmaking itself.
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