Has 'Saath Nibhana Saathiya's' Mohammad Nazim Faced Religious Discrimination In The Industry? Actor Opens Up

Mohammed Nazim, one of television's most popular actors, continues to be remembered for his portrayal of Ahem Modi in Saath Nibhana Saathiya. Over the years, the actor has won hearts with his performances across several television shows and has maintained a strong connection with audiences. Recently, Nazim spoke candidly about a topic that has sparked considerable debate in the entertainment industry in recent months, religious discrimination and whether he has ever felt that his faith affected the opportunities available to him as an actor.

During a conversation with Film Window, Mohammed Nazim was asked about music maestro AR Rahman's earlier remarks suggesting that he had not been getting enough work because of his religion. Responding to the question, the actor made it clear that he has never personally experienced such discrimination in his career. Nazim said, ''Mujhe to kabhi bhi aisa nahi laga. Trust me, I swear on God, mujhe jitna pyaar yahan Bombay aake mila. Janaab, upar wale ne ghar de diya, gaadi hai, paise hain aur sab hai, Mashallah. To abhi bhi milte hain, chal abhi bhi kaam karke aaun main. Hai na? Thode din pehle bhi. To mujhe kabhi aisi cheezein lagi nahi. Toh Rahman sahab itna bada naam hai, to unhone ye baat kyun boli?''

''Maine bhi suni thi ye baat aur maine unka padha bhi tha. Aur unhone ye baat kyun boli, I have no idea. Unka kya, uske peeche kya dimaag tha, kya sochne ka tareeka ya kya bolne ka tareeka tha exactly, mujhe is baare mein bilkul nahi pata. But mujhe itni baat sunne mein aayi thi ki ye cheez unhone boli hai, dharm ko leke,'' he says further.

Mujhe to kabhi bhi aisa nahi laga. Trust me, I swear on God, mujhe jitna pyaar yahan Bombay aake mila. Janaab, upar wale ne ghar de diya, gaadi hai, paise hain aur sab hai, Mashallah. To abhi bhi milte hain, chal abhi bhi kaam karke aaun main. Hai na? Thode din pehle bhi. To mujhe kabhi aisi cheezein lagi nahi. Toh Rahman sahab itna bada naam hai, to unhone ye baat kyun boli? Maine bhi suni thi ye baat aur maine unka padha bhi tha. Aur unhone ye baat kyun boli, I have no idea. Unka kya, uske peeche kya dimaag tha, kya sochne ka tareeka ya kya bolne ka tareeka tha exactly, mujhe is baare mein bilkul nahi pata. But mujhe itni baat sunne mein aayi thi ki ye cheez unhone boli hai, dharm ko leke

- Mohammad Nazim

Ask the actor if he has ever experienced something of this sort and he says, ''Nahi, maine experience nahi kiya. Aise to aise experience mere saath hue bhi nahi hain. Aur I think shakl dekh ke unko pata chal jaata hoga. Pata chal jaata hoga ki bhai, saala ulta hi maarega nahi toh.''

Nahi, maine experience nahi kiya. Aise to aise experience mere saath hue bhi nahi hain. Aur I think shakl dekh ke unko pata chal jaata hoga. Pata chal jaata hoga ki bhai, saala ulta hi maarega nahi toh.

- Mohammad Nazim

Nazim's response reflects his personal experience in the entertainment industry, where he says he has received immense love, support, and opportunities throughout his career. While he acknowledged having heard about Rahman's comments, the actor clarified that he could not speak about the music composer's reasons for making such a statement and preferred to limit his remarks to his own journey.

On the professional front, Mohammed Nazim was last seen in television projects such as Tera Mera Saath Rahe, where he reprised a character reminiscent of his iconic Ahem Modi image. The actor continues to enjoy a loyal fan following, particularly among viewers who remember him from Saath Nibhana Saathiya. Even years after the show's success, Nazim remains one of television's most recognised faces, with fans eagerly awaiting news of his next acting project and return to the small screen.