Suffering for days: Saba Qamar hospitalized due to on-set diesel inhalation

Acclaimed actor Saba Qamar recently shared a concerning update, revealing that she is currently battling a severe lung infection. In an Instagram Story, Saba posted an image from her hospital bed, showing a cannula inserted in the back of her hand.

Alongside the picture, she explained that the infection was caused by the common use of diesel fuel on sets to create smog effects. She urged everyone to refrain from using diesel fuel, emphasizing its harmful effects on health and expressing her own firsthand experience with its consequences.

“It’s been a few days [that] I’m suffering with lungs infection because of the diesel being used very commonly on the sets to create the smog effect,” wrote Saba on her Instagram Story. “I urge everyone to stop using diesel fuel because it really is injurious to health. No one knows better than I do, and it is the worst feeling ever.”

This alarming revelation brings attention to an important issue regarding safety measures on film sets, where such precautions can sometimes be overlooked. The fact that someone as prominent as Saba was unable to avoid such an incident highlights the unfortunate prioritization of aesthetics over the well-being of individuals.

Saba’s Kamli filmmaker, Sarmad Khoosat, also weighed in on the same. Sharing a post to update fans about Saba’s health, Sarmad took to his Instagram Story to write, “Yes please!” The director added, “I also don’t understand this obsession with haze in visuals.”

He added the eye-rolling emoji to indicate his frustration. Continuing further, he said, “And if it’s so inevitable, then we need to find better solutions for this.” Sarmad then capped off his message with prayers for Saba, writing, “Get well soon,” for the megastar.

Ayesha Omar also sent love Saba's way, wishing her well on her Instagram Story, "I'm so sorry you're going through this and so grateful you've spoken up about this," wrote Omar. "I've also developed lung infection twice on film and drama sets due to the same reason but was silenced when I let the producer/director know saying it can't be helped and it's necessary to create the mood/ tone of the project. I hope we can collectively respect each other's health and safety and find alternatives for toxic/dangerous chemicals/ situations. Wishing you a speedy recovery." 

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