The tragic and untimely death of actress Humaira Asghar has continued to stir emotional reactions across Pakistan, especially within the entertainment industry. In a heartfelt video message, renowned actor Shamoon Abbasi addressed the aftermath of Humaira’s passing, urging families to reflect on their responsibilities rather than shifting blame onto others.
Humaira Asghar was found dead in her flat in Karachi days after her passing, sparking nationwide grief and prompting serious discussions about mental health, loneliness, and neglect within both families and society at large. While the showbiz community and several NGOs stepped forward to offer their support and express sorrow, tensions escalated when Humaira’s parents, during a public interview, criticized the citizens of Karachi for being insensitive and heartless.
Shamoon Abbasi Calls for Accountability
Responding to the statements made by Humaira’s grieving parents, Shamoon Abbasi shared a candid and emotionally charged video message. He began by expressing deep sympathy for the family’s pain, stating, We cannot imagine the pain a parent feels after losing a child. But we also need to talk about the responsibility that parents carry.
Abbasi revealed that when Humaira Asghar had reached out to her family for help, her pleas were ignored. He pointed out that when news of her death broke and went viral on social media, only then did her brothers come forward to collect her body, and their narrative shifted from refusal to involvement.
The Responsibility Lies With the Family
The actor questioned the logic behind placing the blame on Karachi’s residents when, in his view, the primary responsibility of checking on Humaira’s well-being lay with her immediate family.If financial constraints were an issue,Abbasi said, even a modest effort could have been made. A relative or a family friend from Lahore could have traveled to Karachi. The police could have been contacted. But none of this was done.
He criticized the family’s decision to label the entire city as cold-hearted while ignoring their own inaction. According to Abbasi, Karachi’s showbiz community, activists, and even NGOs were actively trying to support Humaira, even going as far as making burial arrangements in case the family continued to refuse the responsibility.
These were not just words — proper plans were being made to give Humaira a respectful burial,he stressed.
A Community Ready to Help
Abbasi highlighted the positive side of the tragedy: the immense support from the showbiz fraternity and civil society. People who had never even met Humaira were preparing to come together to ensure she wasn’t buried alone or forgotten. The incident has become a somber example of how society, despite its flaws, often rallies in moments of need.
Still, Abbasi maintained that it is unfair to expect strangers to take on roles that belong to family members. He emphasized that if someone dies in loneliness and isolation, the root cause is often familial neglect, not the apathy of an entire city.
Humaira’s Mother’s Controversial Statement
In the original interview that sparked this reaction, Humaira Asghar’s mother made strong remarks against the people of Karachi. She said that despite hearing screams from Humaira’s apartment, no one from the neighborhood stepped in to check on her. The people of Karachi are heartless, she said tearfully. They heard her screams and went out for sightseeing instead of knocking on her door. I curse them.
Her comments have been met with mixed reactions. While many sympathized with her heartbreak, others found the sweeping criticism of Karachi’s citizens unjustified and damaging. Social media users pointed out that the neighbors might not have understood the urgency or feared intervening due to potential legal implications or safety concerns.
A Call for Compassion and Awareness
Shamoon Abbasi’s video message is not just a rebuttal to the parents’ accusations; it is a call for accountability and compassion. He appealed to families across Pakistan to recognize when their loved ones are in distress and to act before it’s too late.
Let’s stop blaming entire cities for our personal failures, he urged. Let this tragedy be a turning point where we learn to take care of our own, to check in, to listen, and to never let another Humaira suffer in silence.
The tragic loss of Humaira Asghar continues to highlight the urgent need for mental health support, emotional connectivity within families, and a reevaluation of societal attitudes toward individuals living alone. The conversation initiated by actors like Shamoon Abbasi may be the beginning of a broader movement toward empathy and responsibility.
