Actors Mamya Shajaffar and Arslan Butt have amicably resolved their legal dispute stemming from workplace harassment allegations. Both parties confirmed that the matter has been fully settled through a mutual agreement signed on June 19. The resolution brings an end to a public controversy that attracted significant attention across Pakistan’s entertainment industry and social media.
According to the agreement, the dispute arose from misunderstandings, personal statements, legal notices, complaints, and proceedings that were either initiated or under consideration. The actors stated that they voluntarily chose to settle the matter with the assistance of respected elders, well-wishers, and mutual mediators. Both parties agreed to put the controversy behind them and move forward.
The settlement document declared that no claims, allegations, grievances, misunderstandings, or disputes remain pending between the two actors. It further stated that all previous complaints, legal communications, notices, and allegations had been mutually forgiven, withdrawn, and settled. The agreement also emphasized that its signing should not be interpreted as an admission of guilt, liability, misconduct, or wrongdoing by either party.
Under the terms of the settlement, neither side will make defamatory, hostile, or threatening remarks against the other. They also agreed to cooperate in withdrawing or closing any complaints, claims, notices, or proceedings related to the dispute. The joint statement was shared publicly by both actors through their social media platforms.
The controversy began after Shajaffar discussed an uncomfortable workplace experience during a podcast appearance in May. Although she initially referred only to a person named “Arsalan,” speculation on social media linked the allegation to various individuals. Butt later became involved after his name was mentioned during the discussion by podcast host Iffat Omar. He subsequently issued a legal notice alleging defamation, while Shajaffar responded with a counter-notice seeking Rs1 billion in damages, before both sides ultimately chose mediation and settlement.