A group of charged muggers attacked Pakistani showbiz stars, including actors Hira Mani and Gul-e-Rana, and film director Nabeel Qureshi, during a shoot in the port city, it was revealed on Monday.
In a series of tweets, well-known filmmaker Nabeel Qureshi described the incident, saying that as the crew members were being physically assaulted, his cast was being taunted and abused by a mob.
The incident occurred at PIB Colony, Jamshed Quarter Martin Road, in the country’s largest city, which is facing a serious law and order situation. Qureshi revealed that Hira Mani, Salman Saquib Sheikh (Mani), Gul-e-Rana, and several other artists, including some children, were also present at the shooting site.
The armed men barged into the house they were shooting in, harassed female members, and deprived several people of their valuables before later managing to escape from the scene. Qureshi called on the officials to take stringent action against the culprits and ensure the safety of the artists.
