Pakistani star Zahid Ahmed made waves on November 1, 2025, in a lively podcast chat with Ahmed Ali Butt. He called social media “the work of the devil” and warned that content creators “will go to hell” for their online pursuits.

He extended his scorn to the controversial dating reality show Lazawal Ishq, calling it “obscene” and a “threat to social values” that hides a “dangerous agenda” to misrepresent Pakistan globally.

Zahid grounded his stance in deep spiritual beliefs, explaining how platforms invade privacy and erode societal values. Moreover, he linked today’s digital habits to widespread moral decline, pushing everyone to focus on faith instead of viral fame.

The comments spread like wildfire online. Influencers responded with sharp rebuttals almost instantly. One fiery instance was when Alishba Anjum, a TikTok sensation boasting 19 million followers, shared pointed images of Zahid in close embraces with co-stars and energetic dance moves.

She fired back: “Talking about Islam with arms around someone else’s wife. Stage pe dance, interview mein Deen. Calling content creators jahannumi while you’re busy hugging actresses, dancing on stage, and flexing your new nose job?” Her post racked up millions of views, fueling the heated exchange.

Creators piled on enthusiastically. Ken Doll remarked cleverly, “If actors do it, it becomes a piece of art, but if digital creators do, they become Jahannumi.” Kanwal Aftab wondered aloud if influencers lost their right to pray, and Zarnab Fatima stood firm in defending creators’ devotion.

Additionally, audiences divided quickly—some cheered Zahid’s courage, while others blasted his double standards from the safety of TV stardom.