Popular Pakistani actor-director Yasir Nawaz recently found himself in controversy after unveiling a tattoo on his arm in one of his YouTube vlogs. The journey of vlogging that has given Yasir a new fan following saw him in hot water as his fans were up in arms over the appearance of the tattoo he unveiled. Most of them have reacted in disappointment and have trolled him on social media as well as slammed him.

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Fans’ Reaction to the Tattoo

The discovery of the tattoo did exactly what it did-desired howls of criticism-for many fans questioned Yasir’s choice, considering the cultural and religious sensitivities in Pakistan. Social media was flooded with comments from viewers who felt that the actor’s decision was inappropriate. All this became intense, considering many assumed that the tattoo was permanent and was generally considered to be taboo in Islamic tradition.

Yasir Clarifies: “It’s Not Permanent”

In response to the growing criticism, Yasir Nawaz tackled the controversy head-on in his newest vlog. He says an honest video message, explaining that the tattoo was not permanent but just very temporary. According to Yasir, “Let me tell you about my tattoo because people are trolling me for it. This is a temporary tattoo; it will fade away after washing with soap. It’s just something I wanted to try for a while.”

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“I Respect Religious Sensitivities”

Yasir Nawaz reaffirmed even further his respect for religious beliefs and norms. He said, “I know tattoos are not allowed in our religion. Why would I get a permanent one? This was just a temporary design that I wanted for a short time.” With such a statement, Yasir countered all the controversy head-on and made sure that his fans knew no offence was ever his intention.

Yasir is extremely candid in his response to all the hostility, speaking volumes regarding his willingness to connect with his audience as open-endedly as possible. Though the tattoo was only temporary, clearing things up seems to have placated a bit of criticism among fans, reminding them that sometimes things are not always as they look.