Alizeh Shah Responds to Shazia Manzoor, Questions Seniority Narrative

The issue dates back to December 2021 when Alizeh fell on the ramp during a performance with Shazia at the Bridal Couture Week stage. The incident sparked speculation about whether the singer had pushed her, creating massive public debate.

In 2025, Alizeh spoke about the incident, sharing explosive revelations about her experience in the entertainment industry. In an Instagram video, she claimed, “My fall on the ramp wasn’t an accident. Shazia Manzoor kept grabbing and pushing me repeatedly, which made me lose my balance.”

She added, “This behavior is a habit of hers. She’s done the same to Jannat Mirza before. Such actions can embarrass anyone, especially in a public setting.”

Recently, Shazia Manzoor responded to questions about the incident in Punjabi, saying, "I swear upon God that I did not make her fall, she tripped. Why would anyone want to hurt such a beautiful girl? That day, she was indeed looking very pretty. I did not make her fall, she caught the evil eye. Alizeh, I love you my child."

Alizeh addressed Shazia’s remarks directly on her official Instagram account. 

She wrote, “Expecting sincerity just because someone is a senior is like hitting your head against a wall. Seniority does not automatically equal wisdom, grace, or honesty.”

She urged established figures in the industry to focus on their craft rather than maintaining relevance through controversy. “Shazia Manzoor, I also genuinely hope that your work goes viral for your music and talent, not for repeatedly pulling down models and actors. True value never needs to be proven by diminishing others,” she added.

Alizeh Shah entered the entertainment industry in 2016 with a supporting role in "Choti Si Zindagi" and rose to prominence with her breakout role as Palwasha in the romantic drama "Ishq Tamasha" in 2018, earning a Hum Award for Best Television Sensation.

She gained wider recognition for portraying Dua in the military-centered drama "Ehd-e-Wafa" in 2019 and has starred in serials such as "Hoor Pari" 'Jo Tu Chahey", "Mera Dil Mera Dushman", "Tanaa Banaa", "Bebasi". Her recent project "Ishq Beparwah" features her as Jannat, navigating challenges from traditional family expectations to personal growth after marriage.

It may be noted that Shah has in recent months made headlines for being vocal against exploitative practices and toxic environment within the entertainment industry. 

In a series of video confessions in July 2025, she opened up about years of harassment, exploitation and what she described as a toxic, patriarchal culture that repeatedly tried to silence her. 

She emphasised the importance of consent, stating, “I don't allow anyone to touch me if it's not a part of the scene.” she revealed that when she set personal boundaries, such as calling out unhygienic practices or requesting a separate makeup room as a smoker, she was labelled “difficult” and “unprofessional” by seniors and producers. 

Shah also exposed the industry’s harassment and closed-door rituals, admitting they had left her with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).