LAHORE, Pakistan—Sara Chaudhry, the former Pakistani actress who left the showbiz industry for religious reasons, has opened up about the harsh realities of the film and drama world, disclosing that she received multiple indecent and inappropriate offers early in her career. Her revelation has reignited the debate over ethical challenges within the entertainment industry.
During a recent podcast appearance, Sara Chaudhry spoke about the realities beyond mere harassment, highlighting the widespread public perception that those working in the industry lack good moral character. She argued that it is this general perception that leads newcomers to be frequently targeted with inappropriate propositions.
Recounting her personal ordeal, the former actress shared that the initial months of her career were immensely challenging for her family, even though her mother accompanied her everywhere. She revealed that insiders from the showbiz industry made highly unsuitable offers, which caused her mother immense distress. The situation escalated to the point where her mother broke down in tears, urging her to abandon acting and return to her studies.
Sara Chaudhry stated that while she was working in the industry, she had set strict personal boundaries for herself and made every effort never to cross them. Her testimony sheds light on the immense moral pressure and challenges faced by artists who must constantly defend their personal and professional limits in an industry where such boundaries are often tested.
