The Masala Awards just celebrated their tenth year in Dubai. Even though the event managed to bring in some pretty big names in Pakistan’s film industry – stars that have also made their mark in Bollywood – there was one name that was conspicuous in her absence. We saw superstars Mahira Khan, Mawra Hocane,
The Masala Awards just celebrated their tenth year in Dubai. Even though the event managed to bring in some pretty big names in Pakistan’s film industry – stars that have also made their mark in Bollywood – there was one name that was conspicuous in her absence. We saw superstars Mahira Khan, Mawra Hocane, Saba Qamar and Meera in all glory but then wondered why Sajal Aly – who made a fantastic Bollywood debuted in Mom - wasn’t there!
Sajal was expected to be seen at the occasion, as her Bollywood ‘mom’ and mentor, Sridevi, was being awarded and was performing. But Sajal could not attend the awards due to professional commitments.
Talking in an interview Sajal said, “I was busy with my upcoming project Aangan and couldn’t get time off from shooting.”
Rumours also suggest that Sajal was being awarded a ‘Bollywood Sensation’ award, which she wasn’t comfortable accepting.
According to sources close to the actress, “She wants to be perceived as a serious, committed actor and not a sensation, which was also one reason why she didn’t go.”
We have to appreciate her decision for upholding her commitment to the drama serial and for having the self-respect for not turning up for just any consolatory award.
We hope to see Sajal at an award show where she’s recognized for her performance skills.
