Pakistani actor alleges Shah Rukh Khan copied his work in ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’: ‘It’s disappointing…’

Tauqeer Nasir, a senior actor in the Pakistani drama industry, has reportedly claimed that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan copied his work in one of his films without giving him proper credit.

Nasir, a veteran Pakistani actor who recently served as Director General of the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) in Islamabad, has been honoured with numerous prestigious awards, including Pride of Pakistan, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, and Best Actor. He has expressed his disappointment over the lack of recognition from Shah Rukh Khan for his contribution.

In an interview on the YouTube channel ‘Zabardast With Wasi Shah,’ Tauqeer Nasir revealed that Shah Rukh Khan frequently praised his work and often sent his regards through various people.

‘Shah Rukh Khan is a talented actor. But it’s disappointing to see the lack of recognition for my contribution from his side’, he said.

When asked about the movie in which Shah Rukh Khan allegedly copied his work, Nasir said, ‘Shahrukh’s role in the film ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’ was a direct copy of his character from the drama ‘Parwaaz’.’

‘Even the detail of an injured leg, depicted in the film, was borrowed from my portrayal in the drama,’ he added.

‘‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’ was essentially based on the story of Parwaaz, written by the renowned author Mustansar Hussain Tarar. Shah Rukh Khan should have given due credit for his inspiration,’ said Tauqeer Nasir.

Nasir went further by calling out filmmaker Karan Johar for not giving due credit to him and Mustansar Hussain Tarar for their inspiration.

‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna,’ a romantic drama released in 2006, stars Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta, and Kirron Kher. The film explores themes of marital infidelity and dysfunctional relationships.

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