(Web Desk) - Pakistani singer Bilal Saeed has responded strongly to criticism over a viral video featuring him and fellow singer Aima Baig, rejecting social media claims that the two artists were under the influence of alcohol.
Bilal Saeed and Aima Baig are currently in London filming a new project. A video of the pair interacting with fans and posing for selfies on the streets of the British capital recently went viral on social media.
Following the video's circulation, some social media users criticised Aima Baig's attire and speculated that both singers appeared to be intoxicated.
Responding to the allegations in a video statement shared on social media, Bilal Saeed dismissed the claims as baseless.
"We were shooting in London yesterday, and a video from the set went viral with people claiming we were intoxicated," he said.
The singer urged viewers to watch the footage carefully, saying he and Aima were holding coffee cups, not alcoholic drinks.
"If people around us were drinking alcohol, does that automatically mean we were drinking too? Did anyone see me vomiting or behaving in a way that suggests I was intoxicated?" he asked.
Bilal Saeed also criticised those questioning his patriotism, saying, "Don't teach us how to represent Pakistan. We have represented our country through our music for years, and we will continue to do so."
The singer's statement has sparked mixed reactions online, with some users supporting his clarification while others continued to debate the viral video