Saba Faisal opens up about actors' on set attitude

(Web Desk) - Veteran actor Saba Faisal recently restarted a debate in the industry by openly sharing her views about younger actors on a TV show.

On a TV show, Faisal pointed out that the gap between senior artists and new actors is growing.

She said earlier actors learned by working closely with senior artists through rehearsals, watching them, and spending more time on set.

According to her, the culture of mentorship has weakened, leaving fewer opportunities for practical learning and artistic discipline.

Faisal explained that seniors now often keep their distance from newcomers, partly to avoid confrontation or misunderstandings.

She suggested that attempts to guide younger actors are sometimes met with resistance or dismissive reactions.

Faisal said: “If we try to correct them or advise them, we might hear, ‘Excuse me? Who are you?’

“They feel like they already know everything.”

In her view, many newcomers arrive well-trained but lack foundational knowledge of movement, blocking, and spatial awareness.

Faisal’s comments quickly resonated with several veteran actors who have expressed similar frustrations in recent years.

Actor Nadia Afgan has previously spoken about younger colleagues arriving unprepared, missing lines, or skipping rehearsals entirely.

Syed Mohammad Ahmed, known for his work in Cake, has also voiced concerns regarding punctuality on contemporary sets.

Actor Nazish Jahangir addressed this issue during an appearance on a show, emphasising respect for seniors but expressed disappointment when feedback feels rooted in resentment instead of mentorship.

Her comments reflected a common sentiment among younger performers navigating the industry.