Overview
- In a video statement, the Pakistani actor said his harsh words were misinterpreted and that he meant the creators of social media platforms rather than individual influencers.
- He expressed remorse, saying he felt guilty for declaring people sinful and admitting he had crossed his limits in emotion.
- Ahmed affirmed that judgment belongs to God and promised greater care with his words, adding, “I’ll make sure this never happens again.”
- The apology followed viral backlash to his podcast claim that social media is “the work of the devil” and that those who create content on it “will go to hell.”
- Influencer responses included criticism from Adnan Zafar (Ken Doll) over perceived double standards, while reaction to the apology ranged from praise for humility to mockery of a retreat under pressure.