Azfu backs out of award show in solidarity with flood victims | The Express Tribune

Actor Azfar Rehman has announced that he will pull out of several award shows in Toronto to show solidarity with the flood victims. Taking to social media, the actor shared a post and revealed that he has requested that his ticket and stay money be donated to the flood victims.

“Withdrawn by choice regarding hypocritical event,” Azfo shared on Instagram. Sorry to disappoint my fans in Toronto Canada, I will not be attending the Hum Awards this year even though I am nominated in the Best Actor in a Negative Role category.

He added, “I stand in solidarity with my brothers and sisters who drowned in the floods. I request the awards authority to kindly donate my ticket and keep the money for flood relief.”

His decision was welcomed by many of his colleagues. Ayesha Omar, Nadia Afgan, Sadaf Kanwal and Mehwish Hayat among others appreciated the actor’s stand on the issue.

Earlier, Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie’s visit to Pakistan raised some questions regarding the stance of our local celebrities. While the wanted star is touring the flood-hit areas, people like Sharmila Farooqui have invited Pakistani artistes to travel to Canada to attend a local award show.

Sharing a collage of photos of Jolie in Dadu and local artists in Canada, Farooqui wrote, “Here’s Angelina Jolie visiting our most flood-hit district of Dadu, spreading love and hope, and international Appealing to the community to come and support us. In stark contrast, our shining Pakistani stars are in Toronto for the awards, celebrating and gearing up for some great performances.”

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