Rajab Butt targets Fahad Mustafa once again
Popular Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt has once again spoken out against actor and producer Fahad Mustafa, reigniting a public dispute that previously sparked backlash.
Now residing abroad, Butt shared his latest remarks during a podcast, where he addressed his earlier comments and the controversy surrounding his perfume brand "295."
During the interview, Butt reflected on the responsibilities of senior artists in the industry, stating, 'A true senior earns respect through their actions. If you expect respect, you must offer it too.'
He criticised Fahad Mustafa for allegedly belittling digital creators and urged him to support rather than undermine rising talent.
He added, 'When someone with millions of subscribers uploads a drama to YouTube, it's considered legitimate, but when digital creators do the same, they're accused of exploiting their families — that's a double standard.'
Butt, once an admirer of Mustafa's game show Jeeto Pakistan, said his perception changed after Fahad's past remarks, stating he no longer holds the same respect for him.
Offering advice, he said, 'Next time you see a junior succeed, appreciate him instead of demeaning him. That's how you earn lasting respect.'
The renewed remarks have sparked conversation once again, as the divide between mainstream and digital content creators continues to grow.
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