We almost thought star tantrums were a thing of the past. With social media amplifying diverse voices better than ever before, as well as an increasingly ‘woke’ culture, it is in every star’s best interest to be on their best behavior. Gone are the days when stars could get away with brash behaviour, with fascinating stories of badly behaved actors and singers would emerge years later. However, the recent allegations against Sana Javed by models and make-up artists has highlighted an issue that we are not talking about enough – bizarre and down right rude behaviour of stars. Last night, Sana took to Instagram with a retort of her own, following a few days of radio silence.
Manal Saleem speaks up
Model Manal Saleem shared an Instagram story about her experience. Although, she did not mention Sana Javed by name, others soon started adding to the conversation.
Another model reached out to Manal, sharing her own experience with the actress.
Make-up artists Ikram Gohar and Rhyan Thomas name Sana Javed
Make up artist Ikram Gohar, shared Manal Saleem’s original story, finally naming the actress and calling her out for her behaviour.
He posted in detail about his own unsavoury experience with Sana Javed.
The actress had engaged Ikram to do a trial run for nikah and during the process went so far as not allowing the make-up artist to use the bathroom at the premises. He also mentioned his friend Rhyan Thomas has also been at the receiving end of Sana Javed’s bad behaviour. Rhyan went on to share a detailed account of his experience as well.
Rhyan Thomas stated that he felt he was being ‘held hostage’ by the actress who took his phone, leading him to miss an appointment with model Sadaf Kanwal in Dubai.
Sana Javed responds
The actress who had remained silent through the situation, issued a public statement last night on Instagram. ‘In the past 72 hours I’ve been subjected to all sorts of lies and fabricated stories, bullying, hate speech and threats.A proper planned smear campaign has been initiated against me by a group of individuals, that has caused severe trauma not only to me but to my family. I’m shocked to see how toxic people can be and how quickly everyone jumps on a bandwagon without knowing all the facts. As far as the incident is concerned everyone knows one side of the story and I refuse to comment and discuss what was said and done by the other party as its beyond disgusting and disgraceful to even mention here.I’ve decided to take this matter forward with the legal authorities. I love my work and hold it in the highest regards and throughout my career I’ve tried my best to hold my ground and my integrity by giving utmost respect to my collegues and peers and expected the same in return. Saying that, now this matter is with the legal authorities and I will be pursuing all legal options against this group of people. I would like to thank my friends and fans who stood by me and did not believe in such fabricated stories. You are my strength and we will see this through. May the truth prevail. Aameen.’
To be fair, Sana Javed’s attitude has long been a topic of conversation in the industry but it is only now that it is coming to light.