Baaghi TV has learnt that during a hearing for the defamation case concerning Pakistani singers, Meesha Shafi and Ali Zafar, the relationship between Meesha Shafi and singer Atif Aslam was considered.
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According to reports, hearing on the defamation suit against Meesha Shafi and Ali Zafar was headed by Additional Session Judge, Azhar Iqbal Ranjha. Preset on behalf of Meesha Shafi was Advocate Saqib Jilani meanwhile, Ali Zafar’s legal council included lawyers Omar Tariq Gill and Hisham Ahmad Khan.
Singer Meesha Shafi’s manager was also present as witness in the hearing. However, Ghani did not appear for the cross-examination. During the hearing, the court questioned Ghani’s failure to appear before them as witness for Shafi. To which Advocate Saqib Jilani responded that she was scheduled to appear but you can question other witnesses. In response, Judge Azhar Iqbal Ranjha stated, that after today she will lose her right to appear before the Court as a witness. Following which, interrogation of Shafi’s manager, Syed Farhan Ali, was initiated.
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Farhan Ali who holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, confirmed that he had been working as Meesha Shafi’s exclusive manager in Pakistan for the past five years, in the position of a project-based manager, during which time he has worked on commission basis. When questioned about the commission received, Farhan Ali added that he received commission of 7% to 10% per project.
When questioned by Ali Zafar’s lawyer if he had managed the shows and concerts in Pakistan in the past five years, Farhan Ali responded that apart from a project or two, he managed the rest, including “Pepsi Battle of the Bands, Velo Sound Station and Coke Studio 13”. Farhan Ali further added, Coke 3 Live Concert 2016, Cornetto Pop Rock Summer 2016 and Coke Jingles were also managed by him. Moreover, Farhan Ali added that he did not manage Shafi during the Coke Studio 2015 Season 8, and Coke Studio 2016 Season 9.
According to reports, when lawyers of Ali Zafar questioned what Meesha Shafi received for her appearance in Coke Studio 13, Farhan Ali commented that he cannot disclose the information due to contractual limitations. Upon further questioning to present the contract he added that he does not have it. He went on to say that Shafi received 1 million for Coke Studio 13 while, she received between 15 to 20 million for season 1 of Pepsi Battle of the Bands in 2017.
It was further disclosed that Shafi received 32.5 million for season 2 of Pepsi Battle of the Bands in 2018 and, 15 million for season 3 in 2019. Moreover, Meesha Shafi received 3 million for season 1 of Velo Sound Station in 2020. Farhan Ali added that for these projects, he had received a commission of 7% to 10%. Farhan Ali added that for Pepsi Battle of the Band Season 1, he received commission of 5%. Overall, his commission was in millions.
When questioned if all showbiz managers work on commission basis, Farhan Ali stated that some are salaried while others are on commission. He added that he has done projects apart from his work with Meesha Shafi, which are accountable for his income.
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Moreover, according to reports, legal council for singer Ali Zafar questioned the nature of the relation between Meesha Shafi and Atif Aslam, questioning if the two are friends. Ali Zafar’s lawyer questioned if it was true that Atif Aslam was replaced as judge by Ali Zafar in the second season of Pepsi’s Battle of the Bands. To which Meesha Shafi’s manager, Farhan Ali replied, that it is true. Atif Aslam was in fact, in the first season meanwhile, Ali Zafar was in the second season.
It was further questioned if Shafi and her manager were aware of the switch in position. To which he responded that they had learnt of the change in judges through Saatchi & Saatchi, a British multinational communications and advertising agency network.
Moreover, the matter of Meesha Shafi’s post concerning her jamming session with Ali Zafar was highlighted. The post in question was deleted after allegations of sexual harassment were raised by the female musician. When Ali Zafar’s lawyer questioned the actions of Meesha Shafi in court, Farhan Ali refused to comment. He did however, mention that he was also present at the jamming session but he was not aware of any misconduct on the part of Ali Zafar. He went on to say that he was not aware of the social media post from Meesha Shafi’s side.
Moreover, the court questioned if Ali Zafar’s work had been affected following the allegations of abuse, to which Farhan Ali replied that Shafi’s work was also affected. In lieu of which, Ali Zafar’s legal council questioned, which multinational brands came into working association with Meesha Shafi? Is it true that after the allegations, Meesha Shafi was given a multinational brand job?
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“Yes, that’s right, after the allegations, Meesha Shafi got the job of multinational brands”, said Farhan Ali.
“Didn’t Meesha Shafi tell a multinational company that if you raise money, I will work with Ali Zafar? Earlier, Shafi used to take less money, later she received more money from a multinational company”, argued Ali Zafar’s lawyer.
Farhan Ali responded to the above by saying that he can answer if a contract is placed before him. To which Ali Zafar’s lawyer argued, “Did other women accuse Ali Zafar of harassment?”. Farhan Ali responded that he does not know anyone personally. When asked if he knew that Hamna Raza had taken back her allegations, Farhan Ali deflected by saying that, he was not aware of it.
Given the situation, it is pertinent to consider if Atif Aslam is providing backing to Meesha Shafi against Ali Zafar. Especially more so, because the Court has raised this question, and he is close to Shafi based on the latter’s posts on social media. It is also pertinent to question if the #MeToo movement was planned for notorious reasons of commercial gain considering that Meesha Shafi has since been presented with various opportunities while Ali Zafar has been pushed back due to the allegations of sexually harassing his colleague.
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