It’s not going to last’: Shaan Shahid weighs in on TikTokers entering acting

Summary

• Pakistani actor and filmmaker Shaan Shahid has sparked a fresh debate about the growing involvement of TikTokers and social media influencers in television and film, questioning whether online popularity can translate into a sustainable acting career.
• A clip from the interview has since circulated widely on social media, prompting discussions among viewers about the changing nature of Pakistan’s entertainment industry and whether viral popularity can provide a lasting foundation for an acting career.
• He said he could not tell content creators what they should or should not do with their own platforms, but questioned whether social media fame alone was sufficient to establish a long-term career in television or cinema.

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Pakistani actor and filmmaker Shaan Shahid has sparked a fresh debate about the growing involvement of TikTokers and social media influencers in television and film, questioning whether online popularity can translate into a sustainable acting career.

The veteran actor made the remarks during a recent interview while discussing the increasing number of digital content creators entering mainstream entertainment. He was asked about personalities such as Rajab Butt and other social media influencers who have begun exploring opportunities in television and film.

A clip from the interview has since circulated widely on social media, prompting discussions among viewers about the changing nature of Pakistan’s entertainment industry and whether viral popularity can provide a lasting foundation for an acting career.