Firdous Jamal : Actor In Isolation
A renowned name in the Pakistani showbiz industry, Firdous Jamal has grabbed the attention of media outlets and followers of the Pakistani showbiz industry because of his bold outburst on fellow actors and his unconventional decision to live in isolation, away from the family, at the age of 70. A veteran actor at the age of 70, after surviving cancer, decides to live separately from the family in an old house to spend time in isolation.
According to him, he did not want his children to get troubled because of him, and if they feel that their father is ill and a burden, then it gets weird, so he decides to isolate himself. He also explains that he doesn’t want them to see his pain and feel uncomfortable, and that he does not wish to discomfort anyone. At this age, fighting cancer and living in isolation with a bundle of regrets after facing opposition from his very own family members on his statements in the media paints the gloomy picture of Firdous Jamal’s current life.
When Anchor inquires about how his family sees his decision to live alone, he swiftly replies, “I don’t know; they should be happy; they have their space.”
Differences amongst families are common and shall not be exaggerated, except for his bold statements about some famous actors like Humayun Saeed and Mahira Khan, amongst others, which invited a lot of criticism; even his own son criticized his opinion regarding senior actors and actresses; however, as a senior actor with lifelong experience, Firdous Jamal stands by his opinions as he claims he has sufficient knowledge and experience to judge a good actor and actress. Nobody denies the value of Firdous Jamal in the showbiz industry in Pakistan, but when you make a statement about famous actors with huge fan followings, backlash and criticism await, which adds up to Firdous Jamal problems amongst others.
He expressed his grief and sorrow over a lack of platforms and opportunities for actors, terming himself an unsuccessful actor because, according to him, he couldn’t achieve what he wanted from his acting career. Well, that lack is there in almost every sector in Pakistan. Firdous Jamal however has been a wonderful artist throughout his long career with some of the most exceptional performances not only in TV dramas but on the big screen as well. He is one of the legendary figures of the industry, and it is heartbreaking to see a legend in this state at this part of his life.
At the moment, he is undergoing treatment from cancer and fighting his personal battles in isolation. His family claims that they have not abandoned him and are in contact with him. Isolating himself was his personal choice. Whatever maybe the reason, we hope that Firdous Jamal may recover soon from illness and personal battles. The online criticism of his statements shall be condemned, as he is an elder of the industry and a cancer patient. We hope his isolation ends and he makes peace with himself.