Yasir Hussain thanks Akif Ilyas despite comedy criticism

Summary

• Actor, director and playwright Yasir Hussain has responded to recent criticism from celebrity stylist and photographer Akif Ilyas by thanking him for the support he received earlier in his career.
• Despite the criticism, Hussain said he respected Ilyas’ opinion because of the senior artist’s place in his career.
• By recalling the support he received at the beginning of his career, Hussain acknowledged Ilyas’ contribution while making it clear that he had heard and respected his criticism.

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Actor, director and playwright Yasir Hussain has responded to recent criticism from celebrity stylist and photographer Akif Ilyas by thanking him for the support he received earlier in his career.

Hussain shared two Instagram stories on Friday, addressing Ilyas’ comments while also recalling the important role the stylist played when he was still establishing himself in the entertainment industry.

In a video message, Hussain said he remained grateful to Ilyas and had appreciated his support for many years. He recalled that Ilyas had conducted his first-ever professional photo shoot without charging him any money.

“He did my first-ever photo shoot and didn’t charge a single rupee for it,” Hussain said while remembering the early days of his career.

The actor also praised Ilyas’ reputation and talent at the time, saying he was extremely successful as both a makeup artist and photographer.