Why would Zaid do this? Mathira reacts to Rajab controversy

Pakistani model and dancer Mathira has publicly weighed in on the much discussed online clash between digital creators Zaid Ali and Rajab Butt, expressing disappointment over the heated exchange and questioning Zaid's decision to engage in personal remarks. The controversy erupted during a TikTok Live session involving the two prominent content creators, where a seemingly competitive exchange quickly turned personal and sparked a wave of reactions across social media. Mathira also joined the growing debate, taking to social media to express her disappointment over Zaid's conduct. 'Omg, this is so bad. Why would Zaid do this? This is so bad! Izzat Allah deta hai, bro. Sad. It's so sad people are acting like they are above everyone,' she wrote. Her remarks appeared to criticise what she viewed as a condescending attitude during the feud, stressing that fame and popularity should not come at the expense of respect for others. It is worthy to mention that Zaid Ali took aim at Rajab Butt's massive following, arguing that having millions of subscribers does not necessarily equate to earning genuine respect. Rajab, who has recently crossed the nine million subscriber mark, was told that numbers alone could not determine a person's standing in the eyes of the public. 'You wanted numbers by any means possible, and you achieved that. Congratulations... but respect is above viewers,' Zaid said during the exchange. Rajab Butt subsequently hit back by bringing up Zaid's earlier YouTube content. Referring to the creator's popular comedy sketches in which he dressed up as a traditional 'desi mother' or 'desi girl,' Rajab mocked Zaid over his subscriber count. 'For the sake of numbers, you even made a chest and a butt, you became a girl, yet you only have three million subscribers, and three times three is nine million,' Rajab remarked, according to the viral exchange. The personal nature of the confrontation quickly drew widespread attention, with viewers divided over which creator was in the right. While some users defended Zaid Ali and praised him as one of the early pioneers of Pakistani digital comedy, others criticised the tone and personal nature of the exchange. The incident has since ignited a broader conversation about online celebrity culture, public disagreements and the boundaries content creators should maintain when disagreements unfold in front of millions of viewers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MAD is Back (@ah_madedits2)