Pakistani actor Mamya Shajaffar recently appeared on the podcast Say It All hosted by Iffat Omar. On the podcast, she candidly discussed her experiences with workplace discomfort, mental health challenges, and personal identity struggles within the entertainment industry.
During the conversation, Mamya shared details about what she described as one of her most difficult acting experiences in Pakistan. Without holding back, the actor alleged that fellow actor Arsalan Khan behaved inappropriately and made her feel uncomfortable on set.
🎬 Mamya Shajaffar Speaks About Alleged On-Set Misconduct
Mamya explained that she is not comfortable with excessive physical contact and prefers maintaining professional boundaries at work. According to her, the situation became increasingly uncomfortable after repeated attempts at overly friendly behavior despite her clear refusal.
The actor claimed that tensions escalated during filming. This eventually required intervention from the director to calm the situation and redirect focus toward work. She further alleged that inappropriate comments and repeated attempts at physical interaction continued even after she voiced discomfort.
Mamya also recalled an intense disagreement during a discussion about renowned writer Saadat Hasan Manto. She alleged that the argument became aggressive and hostile on set.
Later, the actress clarified through Instagram that she was not referring to another individual with the same name. This was important because that individual was being mistakenly identified online.
🧠 Opens Up About Mental Health and Lupus
Beyond workplace allegations, Mamya Shajaffar also spoke openly about her emotional and psychological struggles. The actress discussed how deeply she connected with her character “Zeba” from her film Lali. This film was screened at the 76th Berlin Film Festival.
She explained that the intense role continued affecting her mentally long after filming wrapped. As a result, she felt emotionally overwhelmed and disconnected at times.
Mamya also addressed her ongoing battle with lupus, an autoimmune disease. While reflecting on identity-related struggles, she shared the emotional challenges she experienced growing up.
🌟 Fans Praise Her Honesty
Following the podcast episode, many social media users praised Mamya for speaking openly about harassment, mental health, and personal boundaries in the entertainment industry. Moreover, her candid remarks sparked conversations online about professionalism, consent, and emotional well-being in showbiz environments.
The interview has since gained significant attention for shedding light on important issues often overlooked in the entertainment world.