{"id":73980,"date":"2026-04-25T16:18:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T11:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73980"},"modified":"2026-04-25T16:18:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T11:18:03","slug":"ali-zafar-says-industry-politics-pushed-him-to-consider-quitting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73980","title":{"rendered":"Ali Zafar says industry politics pushed him to consider quitting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Renowned Pakistani singer and actor Ali Zafar has revealed that he considered leaving the entertainment industry multiple times due to its politically charged environment.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in a recent podcast, Zafar said he has always been deeply passionate about his craft and remains grateful for the love and respect he has received in Pakistan. However, he described himself as an artist at heart who simply wanted to focus on creative work.<\/p>\n<p>He said the intrusion of \u201cpolitics\u201d into the industry had been a discouraging factor, noting that such dynamics can change individuals and the overall working environment. \u201cI just wanted to focus on my art, but when politics enters the space, it affects everything,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n<p>Zafar added that he seriously contemplated stepping away from showbiz on several occasions but was able to persevere, largely due to the support of his family during difficult times.<\/p>\n<p>The artist also recently emerged successful in a prolonged legal dispute with fellow singer Meesha Shafi, which spanned nearly eight years. 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