Namra Shahid calls out industry hypocrisy and PR-driven fame game

In a recent conversation, actor Namra Shahid didn’t hold back while talking about the reality of the industry, especially the clear gap between talent and recognition.

While she touched on her role as Asiya in Muamma, the bigger focus remained on what happens behind the scenes.

“Awards don’t really go to the most deserving,” she said, adding that many times it comes down to “PR, contacts, and followers.”

“If you’re not active online, people think you’re not working,” she shared, hinting at the pressure actors now face to stay visible all the time.

For her, this shift feels unfair, especially for those who focus more on their craft than their online image.

Talking about favouritism, Namra kept it real. “There is favouritism, of course there is,” she said, without sugarcoating it.

According to her, the system often rewards those who play the game right rather than those who put in the most effort on screen. It’s something she has experienced first-hand, especially when it comes to award shows and recognition.

After taking a two-and-a-half-year break, Namra returned to a space that felt different. “Things have changed a lot,” she noted, especially with how much importance is now given to image and online presence.

Even when she spoke about learning Saraiki for a project with Kashif Nisar, she hinted at how such hard work often goes unnoticed. “You work so hard on a role, but that’s not what gets highlighted,” she said.

Through it all, Namra’s tone stayed honest and grounded, calling out the system, but still holding on to the importance of real acting.