
A difficult moment involving veteran actress Laila on Tamasha 5 has sparked a wider conversation about how established performers are treated on reality television, with film star Meera publicly showing her support.
The discussion gained momentum after showbiz critic Dr. Ejaz Waris shared a video of Laila becoming emotional during the reality show. In his accompanying comments, he questioned whether veteran artists should be pushed into deeply uncomfortable situations for the sake of television entertainment.
Meera subsequently responded to Ejaz’s post, making her position clear and expressing appreciation for his support of Laila.

Meera left a brief but pointed comment beneath Ejaz Waris’s Instagram post.
“Agreed,” she wrote, before thanking him for standing up for Laila.
“Thanks so much for supporting our film star Laila Jee,” Meera added.
Her response reflects the support she has previously shown toward Laila. Meera has spoken in favour of the veteran actress amid discussion surrounding her personal and financial difficulties and has also described her as a deserving contestant on Tamasha 5.
Laila’s appearance on the fifth season of Tamasha has brought renewed attention to her personal journey as well as her career in the entertainment industry.
During a conversation with host Adnan Siddiqui, the veteran actress reportedly spoke about difficult choices she made in showbiz and explained that she had moved away from certain financially rewarding but controversial avenues while attempting to bring her life closer to her faith.
She also revealed that she currently does not own a house or a car.
For Laila, the reality-show competition therefore carries significance beyond simply appearing on television. She has explained that the prize money could potentially help her rebuild her life.

Ejaz Waris’s criticism focused on the treatment of established artists within the reality-show environment. He argued that senior performers deserve dignity and should not repeatedly be placed in situations that could embarrass or humiliate them merely to create dramatic television.
He also highlighted the importance of veteran entertainers such as Laila and former co-star Babrik Shah to this season of Tamasha, noting that their presence has become an important part of the show’s public conversation.
Laila’s emotional appearance consequently became more significant because viewers were already aware of the difficult circumstances she had discussed on the programme.

Reality shows naturally depend on emotionally intense situations, interpersonal conflict and unexpected reactions to keep audiences engaged. However, Laila’s situation has prompted questions about where entertainment should meet compassion, particularly when the participant is a veteran performer who has openly discussed personal hardships.
Meera’s public response adds another industry voice to that conversation. Rather than focusing solely on the drama surrounding the programme, her comment drew attention back to Laila herself and the circumstances she has shared with viewers.
As Tamasha 5 continues, Laila’s journey remains one of the season’s closely watched storylines, with her personal struggles and hopes for a fresh start giving added meaning to her participation.