Pakistani actor and host Ali Safina has dismissed claims that he played any role in the breakup of singer Asim Azhar and actor Meerub Ali, saying that a question he asked during his podcast was misunderstood and taken out of context.
According to details, Safina addressed the rumours during an appearance on Nadia Khan’s morning show Rise and Shine. He rejected speculation that his podcast question to Meerub had contributed to the couple’s split.
“We are all very good friends. I had also worked with her, so I simply asked a question. When we work together, we develop a good bond. I asked it casually, and she responded in a fun way,” he said.
The controversy traces back to a podcast episode in which Safina jokingly asked Meerub whether Asim ever sings his song “O Haniya O Dil Janiya” for her, a reference to the singer’s rumoured former relationship with actor Hania Aamir.
During the morning show, Safina also pointed to a social media video by a user named Abdullah as the moment that amplified the speculation online.
