Fans urge Faysal Quraishi to stop weight loss procedures
Faysal Quraishi has been one of Pakistani television’s most recognisable faces for decades. His body of work includes acclaimed performances in dramas such as Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, Main Abdul Qadir Hoon, Bashar Momin, Muqaddar, Khaie, Haiwaan, Farq, Hook, Behroopia, Bheegi Palkain and Fitoor, and he most recently earned widespread praise for his outstanding portrayal of Kamran in Case No. 9. In recent weeks, however, it is not his acting that has been generating conversation online. It is his dramatically altered physical appearance.
Quraishi has been visibly losing weight over an extended period, and what initially drew admiration as a fitness transformation has now become a source of genuine worry among fans. In a recent clip that spread across social media, the actor appeared noticeably leaner than before, with deeply sunken cheeks and a physique that many of his followers found alarming rather than impressive.
The reaction in the comments was immediate and concerned. One fan wrote, “What has he done to himself, look at him how thin he has become.” Another was more direct in their appeal, writing, “Faysal Quraishi should immediately stop all the weight loss procedures that he is taking.” A Turkish fan reached out with a message that combined admiration with worry, writing, “Faysal sir why are you looking so thin, I hope you are not sick.” Others expressed a simple preference for how he looked before, with one commenter writing, “He used to look handsome when he was chubby.”
Some fans went further, speculating about the methods behind the transformation. Several commenters raised the possibility that Quraishi had been using Ozempic, the weight loss injection that has been widely discussed in both medical and celebrity circles in recent years.
Quraishi himself has not responded publicly to the concern or addressed the speculation about how he has been achieving his weight loss. He has not commented on Ozempic or any other weight loss method, and no statement has been issued by his representatives.
The situation reflects a broader shift in how Pakistani audiences engage with celebrity health and appearance. While weight loss is often celebrated, the speed and visibility of certain transformations have increasingly prompted followers to raise questions about sustainability, health and the procedures that might be involved. The reaction to Quraishi’s appearance suggests that for many fans, concern for a beloved figure can override the usual tendency to simply praise visible physical change.
Faysal Quraishi remains one of the most celebrated and consistently working actors in Pakistani television. His fans clearly remain deeply invested in his wellbeing, and the volume and tone of the comments surrounding his recent appearance reflect exactly that investment. Whether he chooses to address the concern publicly or simply continue on his current path remains to be seen.
