"Upsetting To See...": Actor Alleges Media Trial Of Sheezan Khan

Television actor Falaq Naaz today questioned the alleged media trial of his actor-brother Sheezan Khan, an accused in the death of his co-star and former partner Tunisha Sharma. In an Instagram post, the 'Sasural Simar Ka' actor wondered whether his brother is being maligned for his religion.

Ms Naaz had earlier said that both families are victims so far.

"It's so upsetting to see these people relentlessly malign Sheezan this way. From making up stories, to dragging religion into the matter and random people claiming to be our acquaintances for their 15-minute fame," she wrote on Instagram today.

She also asked whether those demeaning the accused actor were influenced by previous events.

"For all the people demeaning Sheezan - ask yourself this - are you talking based on the situation, or are you talking out of hate for a religion? Or are you talking out of influence from previous events? Stay woke, people!" said Ms Naaz in an apparent reference to the Shraddha Walkar murder case.

Ms Naaz also questioned the media coverage of the investigation and the "common sense of the masses."

"The journalism standards of a certain section of media have stooped so low that it only functions based on TRP. And YOU are their consumer. It's equally your responsibility to report news with unreliable sources. Don't be fooled," her post read.

At the same time, she praised those who "are able to see through the false narratives."

Tunisha Sharma was allegedly found hanging at a TV serial set last week, a fortnight after her relationship with Sheezan Khan ended. Her mother, Vanita Sharma, made several allegations against Sheezan and raised the suspicion of "murder" at a press conference on Friday.