Pakistani model and actress Meerub Ali, who is engaged to singer Asim Azhar, is regularly spotted attending his concerts. The two have a massive fan base, and their affair is frequently in the spotlight. A few days back, Meerub was a guest on actor Ali Safina’s podcast, and their exchange led to hot debate across social media platforms.

In the podcast, Ali Safina asked Meerub whether Asim Azhar had sung for her. She dodged the question, so Safina added a humorous comment, asking whether Asim had sung Ve Haniya, Ve Diljaniya for her. The song in question has been associated with Asim Azhar’s past friendship with actress Hania Aamir for a long time, so the remark served as a not-so-subtle hint towards his past affair.

Meerub seemed momentarily taken aback by the question but managed to handle the situation gracefully. The podcast clip quickly went viral, drawing significant attention from social media users who shared their thoughts and reactions. Some found the exchange amusing, while others felt it was an uncomfortable and unnecessary reference to Asim’s past.

The matter soon caught the attention of journalist and media personality Reham Khan, who sternly condemned Ali Safina for his comments. Disapprovingly, she said that it was unsuitable to subject a young woman to such an uncomfortable situation and that joking about a person’s fiancé and their previous relationships is not very funny.

Reham also reiterated that celebrities should be careful with their words and avoid getting into topics that enter other people’s private lives. She implored media personalities and celebrities to respect privacy and remain sensitive when discussing things, especially when it comes to relationships and history.

The scandal surrounding this interaction puts the issue of boundaries in public discourse into perspective, particularly in the entertainment sector. As much as humor is utilized to make interviews interesting, straying into personal grounds can sometimes be uncomfortable and judgmental. The issue serves as a reminder that celebrities are human beings as well and should be accorded respect for what goes on in their personal lives.

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