Uzma Tahir is a famous Pakistani host who has been in the media industry for around 24 years. She has reportedly acted in dramas like Utray Ga Na Ab Koi Khizar, Soha Aur Savera, Saathiya, Qurbat, Mera Dard Bezubaan, Bhatti Aur DD, Bhabhi Sanbhal Chabi, and others. Her claim-to-fame news venture was the crime show Khufiya. Recently, she has been hosting for 24 News HD.
Recently, Uzma Tahir appeared in a podcast named Notice, where she opened up about the casting couch reality in the media industry.
Talking about it, Uzma Tahir said, “That category of actresses is different—those who want to get famous and rich at any cost and opt for a bold way. But when educated girls from the industry, with full understanding of the field, do it, then it becomes their own mistake. Why did I remain in second leads? Yes, we were number one in comedy, but in dramas, me, Beenish, Madiha Iftikhar, and Sherry—we were all in second or third leads. Why weren’t we cast as leads? I once asked a producer: I am educated, good-looking, confident, and can act—why can’t I be a lead? He meaningfully said, ‘You can also be.’ Those who accepted their offers were either eager for money or fame. We didn’t need that; that’s why I joined crime reporting.” Watch here:
