Khalilur Rehman Qamar’s son says father’s controversies have not affected his acting career

Actor Durrab Khalil, son of screenwriter and director Khalilur Rehman Qamar, featured on Something Haute to discuss his father’s controversies and his personal acting journey.

When asked if the controversies surrounding Qamar have affected his own journey in the entertainment industry, Khalil said, “When I first started, there were people in the industry who already knew about this and it didn’t really affect me,” adding, “Of course people have problems but it doesn’t really bother me or worry me that something negative will happen.”

Further, the actor said that he believes his father and his personal career are two separate entities.

“I don’t touch on these topics. I don’t discuss these things,” Khalil said. He added, “There are a lot of things about my father I like a lot; he is a very good writer, he writes really good dialogue,” stating that “I think he’s the best.”

Khalil noted, however, “When he does something besides this, I don’t really talk to him about it because If I say something negative to him, it’s disrespectful and wrong.”

The actor also said that he avoids reading comments on the topic. “Why would I do this? He has his own profession in which he is doing well. I have nothing to do with his interactions. I also have to focus on my own work.”

The actor concluded by saying that people loves Qamar, saying “I think people still love him and want to work with him but some people do talk and of course it hurts, so he’s stopped a little.”

He noted that to him, Qamar is not how he is on television. “He is a different guy. He is a very sweet guy. He is a cute person,” Khalil said. “I know some people probably have problems with him and I am not saying they are wrong. Everyone is open to their own opinion,” he added.

Qamar is known for writing hit dramas Tum Meray Pass Ho (2019) and the more recent Main Manto Nahi Hoon (2025) which features Khalil in the role of Mikaal.

Over the years, the screenwriter has been involved in controversies due to his opinion regarding women, feminism, and gender roles. Qamar’s most known controversy involved a live television debate with activist Marvi Sirmed in 2020.

Moving to discuss his own journey in acting, Khalil said he is doing really well. The actor is starring in a new drama this year called Sirf Shabana.