Actor Sajal Ali has publicly supported her Zanjeerain co-star Anayah Shahid. She urged viewers to distinguish between fictional characters and the actors who portray them.
The show has sparked strong reactions from audiences. Anayah is facing online criticism over the actions of her character, Shireen. In response, the actress shared a statement on Instagram. She addressed the backlash and reminded viewers that television dramas are works of fiction.
“To everyone criticising me, questioning my morals, or judging my upbringing based on a fictional character’s decisions, thank you for your concern,” Anayah wrote.
She added that if Shireen’s choices had provoked such intense emotions, it only reflected the effectiveness of her performance. Ending her message with a touch of humour, she signed off as “the employee of the script.”
Sajal Ali reshared Anayah’s statement on her Instagram Story and praised her co-star’s response. This is for the actions of the characters they play. The incident has reignited conversations about online harassment faced by actors.
Anayah Shahid’s portrayal of Shireen has received widespread attention. The role has emerged as one of the standout performances in Zanjeerain.