A few weeks back a heart breaking video of the ailing veteran actress Naila Jaffery made waves on social media, giving rise to the hashtag #GiveRoyaltiesToArtists. And while most celebrities chose to remain silent on the matter, they’ve now united as a whole and are demanding that all artists be given the royalties for their work.
On Sunday evening, Pakistani celebrities, actors, writers, producers and the teams turned to social media platforms: Instagram and Twitter, and their unity is applaudable!
Humayun Saeed too shared how it was about time everyone got paid their royalties:
About time. Actors and producers must get royalties for their hard work. That's no favour, it's their right #GiveRoyaltiesToArtists pic.twitter.com/2hJZruLzCf
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) April 18, 2021
They were demanding for their legal rights and nor charity for when they’re sick:
The one true way to save all culture related professions and have it thrive and grow as an exportable industry. Give artists their due right not charity. Give their craft respect. #GiveRoyaltiesToArtists pic.twitter.com/lkyULxiKIq
— Omair Rana (@omairana) April 18, 2021
Asad Siddiqui took to Twitter to share that this is the time to stand united:
In tough times, solidarity is the force. We stand together, hand in hand. #giveroyaltiestoartists pic.twitter.com/BWyuOGFOVQ
— Asad Siddiqui (@AsadSiddiqui_) April 18, 2021
And while everyone was posting the hashtag, Armeena took the time to educate the general public on what royalties for artists mean:
I think a lot of people don’t understand what royalties in business actually mean so here it is for those who are abusing artists online. 🤗 #GiveRoyaltiesToArtists pic.twitter.com/qrz0dYbZ7A
— Armeena 🦋 (@ArmeenaRK) April 18, 2021
Absolutely!
When your work is doing reruns around the world and online, raking in revenues for networks(channels) while you're having to worry about next month's rent, next week's grocery or a loved one's medical bill you know you've been forced into an unjust bargain. pic.twitter.com/qGJmJQt3EK
— Naru🎭 (@umernaru) April 19, 2021
Sanam Saeed thought it was time to play fair!
Its time to play fair. #GiveRoyaltiesToArtists pic.twitter.com/XHErSTIQZZ
— Sanam Saeed (@sanammodysaeed) April 18, 2021
Syed Jibran wanted the stolen right to be given back!
Its about time that people from all departments of creative arts and media should be given the royalties for their work which they deserve. It is our absolute right which uptill now has been STOLEN from us. #GiveRoyaltiesToArtists
— Syed Jibran (@iSyedJibran) April 18, 2021
Film maker Furqan was proud to have started the trend by posting Naila’s video:
This video of our colleague & friend Naila Jafri has united our fraternity members to demand #GiveRoyaltiesToArtists which she had demanded as a right not only to actors but directors and producers as well. Unfortunately Producers dont get even their basic amount back on time https://t.co/r9eUyeYqIX pic.twitter.com/LWhmqSZ9gE
— Furqan T. Siddiqui (@furqantsiddiqui) April 19, 2021
Writer and producer Asma Nabeel shared her thoughts:
Royalties is a right of all artists, writers, producers and directors. Internationally it’s happening why can’t we implement it in Pakistan #giveroyaltiestoartists pic.twitter.com/cisPilliRO
— Asma Nabeel (@asmanabeelAN) April 18, 2021
And while the celebrities were fighting for their rights, they found the netizens by their side:
Hoping Pakistani artists get their royalties.Every artist around the world get royalties from their shows, movies and songs,even when shows n movies are rerun they still get royalties.Only in Pakistan artists don't get their due so its about time they do!! #GiveRoyaltiesToArtists
— Mehvish Khan (@MevKhan1) April 18, 2021
Your devotion to your craft should not have to cost you your health, your future and a shot at earning a respectable livelihood. Speaking up for a basic right shouldn't jeapordise a career. #GiveRoyaltiesToArtists
— Naru🎭 (@umernaru) April 19, 2021
#GiveRoyaltiesToArtists before they succumb to illness or financial strain. Recognize you Film fraternity as an Industry. https://t.co/9V9plxMeNp
— Fahad Frankly (@FahadFrankly) April 19, 2021
About time. Actors and producers must get royalties for their hard work. That's no favour, it's their right #GiveRoyaltiesToArtists pic.twitter.com/IZL5scUOzm#GiveRoyaltiesToArtists
— Ihsan Yousuf (@IhsanMerani) April 18, 2021
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