Hamza Ali Abbasi, a former film and television actor, has strong views on a variety of topics, but his recent statement on Islam has sparked widespread outrage on the internet.

Hamza’s critical views on the subject went viral, resulting in a barrage of condemnation.

Users on social media dubbed the former actor a “modern mullah,” and some even mocked him for playing for the sake of convenience.

Mr. Abbasi appeared on ‘The Epic Show,’ where he was asked for his opinion on music and movies.

The former actor has a controversial opinion on this culture, claiming that music, movies, and drama are not haram as long as they follow the Almighty’s guidelines.

In December 2019, actor Humayun Saeed revealed in an interview with Masala that Abbasi would direct a film on nationalism. Saeed cleared that Abbasi just took a year-long break but he is not leaving the industry.