The controversy between actors Arslan Butt and Mamya Shajaffar has escalated after Butt publicly shared a legal notice reportedly issued to Shajaffar. The issue stems from comments she made during a recent interview discussing her experiences on a film set.
Allegations Made in the Interview
Appearance on “Say It All with Iffat Omar”
Shajaffar appeared on the YouTube talk show Say It All with Iffat Omar, hosted by Iffat Omar, in an episode released on May 21. During the interview, she spoke about feeling “uncomfortable” due to a co-star’s behavior while working on set.
Claims of Inappropriate Behavior
Without naming him directly, she referred to the co-star as “Arsalan” and described multiple incidents that allegedly made her uneasy. These included repeated remarks about her body and suggestions about her appearance, which she interpreted as inappropriate and distressing. She also alleged that an incident involved unwanted physical contact on set. According to her account, she responded strongly and told the co-star to “shut the f*** up” after repeated comments.
Social Media Clarification
Avoiding Misidentification
After the interview aired, Shajaffar clarified on social media that she was not referring to her College Gate co-star Arslan Khan. The clarification came amid growing online speculation about the identity of the person she had described.
Legal Notice Shared by Arslan Butt
Following the controversy, Arslan Butt shared a copy of a legal notice addressing Shajaffar’s statements. The notice strongly denies the allegations and describes them as “false, baseless, malicious, and defamatory.”
The notice states that the accusations have caused significant harm to Butt’s reputation, along with mental distress and public embarrassment. It rejects any implication of sexual harassment or misconduct.
Demands and Legal Warning
Retraction and Apology
The legal notice demands that Shajaffar issue a public retraction of her statements, publish an apology on YouTube, and remove the interview content containing the contested remarks.
It further warns that failure to comply within 14 days may result in civil and criminal defamation proceedings being initiated against her.
As of now, neither actor has issued a jointly reconciled statement. The matter continues to circulate widely on social media and in entertainment circles, drawing ongoing public attention and debate.
