In a promotional video for Excuse Me with Ahmad Ali Butt, actor and producer Saud Qasmi openly criticized Shaan and Syed Noor, blaming them for Lollywood's decline.
"Shaan and Syed Noor have hurt Lollywood," Saud stated, adding that while others contributed, these two played significant roles. Laughing, he continued, "Instead of finding faults in others, you should focus on your own faults."
Saud's remarks quickly ignited an online debate. Defenders of Shaan, one of Pakistan's iconic film stars, praised his contributions, with one user calling him "the one and only superstar in Pakistan." Others, however, supported Saud, agreeing that his criticism had merit.
This isn't the first time Saud has voiced his opinions on the entertainment industry. In February 2024, he revealed on Sahiba's talk show that he refrains from acting in his productions, preferring to give opportunities to others. Reflecting on his hit series Yeh Zindagi Hai, he lamented the lack of acknowledgment from those he helped elevate, saying, "Those whom I gave work to don’t even take my name. So many have been propelled forward because of my dramas."
