Azekah Daniel Exposes Religious Discrimination in Pakistan’s Showbiz Industry

LAHORE: Pakistani actress and model Azekah Daniel recently opened up about facing discrimination in the showbiz industry due to her religion.

She shared her experiences while appearing as a guest on a private TV show, shedding light on some deep-rooted practices in the industry and the bias she has encountered as a Christian.

Azekah Daniel explained that although showbiz is often seen as a progressive and open-minded field, this isn’t entirely true. She revealed, “I’ve faced discrimination from big names in front of a crew of 50 people because of my faith, and no one stepped up to challenge it.” She admitted that she never spoke out against this treatment, fearing it would push her to the sidelines of the industry.

The actress also highlighted other troubling trends in showbiz. She pointed out that some actors try to steal roles from their colleagues and even refuse to work with those who have fewer Instagram followers.

Azekah Daniel added, “These people focus on everything except acting. I’m thankful I’ve never treated anyone like that.”