Recently, Khalilur Rehman Qamar – a renowned Pakistani screenwriter known for his compelling dramas – was embroiled in a controversy regarding alleged flirtatious messages with TV anchor Amna Arooj.
Here is a breakdown of the claims and facts:
The allegation:
Screenshots of a chat allegedly between Khalilur Rehman Qamar and Amna Arooj, a TV anchor, have been circulating on social media.
According to Mehmood, the news dates back to August 13, 2022, the day Qamar was the guest of honor at an Independence Day event.
He claimed the conversation took place in his presence and involved his friend, who greeted Qamar with a song.
The response:
Reacting to the circulating screenshots, Samaa Digital reached out to Secretary Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar for clarification. The secretary said that the chat in question was not with Amna Arooj.
Instead, it involved a fellow singer. The secretary claimed that the attribution of the news to Arooj was inaccurate.
Complicating the situation are reports of a separate serious incident involving Qamar. According to these reports, Qamar was lured to the residence by a woman on the pretext of discussing a drama project.
Upon arrival, it was allegedly seized by armed assailants who demanded a ransom.
Qamar managed to secure his release after paying a substantial sum. The Sundar police filed a case based on Qamar’s account, which details a violent ordeal involving beatings, threats and extortion of additional funds from his relatives.
Fact Check Summary:
Chat authenticity: Circulating screenshots of flirty messages are allegedly misattributed. Secretary Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar confirmed that the chat was with another person and not Amna Arooj.
Kidnapping Incident: There is a verified incident where Qamar was kidnapped and held for ransom.
