Pakistani cricket legend Wasim Akram, widely revered as one of the greatest bowlers of all time, recently shared a humorous anecdote that underscores a dramatic shift in modern celebrity culture. During his appearance on the show “Hasna Mana Hai,” Akram and host Tabish Hashmi recounted an incident that left them both surprised and amused by the new standards of stardom.
The incident took place at an event in Sharjah Stadium, where Hashmi was hosting. He introduced Wasim Akram to the stage with great enthusiasm, expecting a thunderous response for the sports icon. While the crowd did applaud respectfully, the level of excitement fell short of expectations. The dynamic changed entirely, however, when Hashmi subsequently called a popular TikToker, Mr. Patlu, to the stage. The announcement was met with an eruptive, deafening cheer from the entire crowd that far surpassed the reception for the cricket legend.
Akram humorously described the scene backstage, where he and Hashmi stood together processing the unexpected crowd reaction. They were left discussing how easily people can become famous in the current digital age. Displaying his characteristic grace and good humor, Akram was quick to add a note of respect for the new generation of creators. He acknowledged that he understands content creation is a difficult job and that producing successful TikToks also demands significant hard work and creativity. The story serves as a lighthearted but insightful commentary on the changing pillars of fame in the social media era
