The Steamy scene is a recording of the second version - says Director
Mar 20, 2022
Clips of some steamy scenes in a drama shared by actor Zul Ariffin and actress Siti Hariesa on their Instagram accounts are the second version of the scene recorded for publicity purposes.
Citing an mStar report , drama director Ain Sharif said the leaked scene was the second recording that may not have been shown on television.
“Yes! I directed that scene ... the scene is a director cut scene .
What netizens watched is a second version recording if it is suitable for use and just for publicity purposes.
“I didn't know Zul would share the scene on Instagram.
"I was surprised to know that people were talking about this, but things have already happened, as a director I am responsible," she said when contacted by mStar .
On Friday night, Instagram Zul was attacked by netizens after he uploaded hot scenes of his acting drama on social media.
The video showing Zul supporting Siti Hariesa from the front is considered outrageous and not suitable for public viewing.
In fact, the video was also reprimanded by the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Datuk Idris Ahmad on Saturday.
In the meantime, Ain said that as a director, she only carried out the trust and responsibility as best she could to ensure that the message and storyline of the drama reached the audience.
"Even before the filming, we discussed and they agreed to act in the scene," she said.
She said the second version of the recording was made to make the drama more interesting and it was up to the television station whether to broadcast or otherwise.
"What is highlighted in the drama is happening around us, I realize some scenes are quite sensitive for the audience but they have to watch first, understand the story because there are many positive messages in this drama," he said.
It is understood that the drama producer, Erma Fatima, is also embroiled in the controversy.
Ain explained that the drama had nothing to do with Erma Fatima.
“She is a scriptwriter and I visualize the characters according to the writing, during the filming she many times told me not to do daring scenes, she was very afraid that she would not be able to be aired on television.
"So netizens don't criticize Erma because the scene is my instruction," she said.
Apart from Ain, this 30 -episode drama is also directed by famous director Isma Yusof.
The drama starring Zul Ariffin, Mimi Lana and Siti Hariesa will be screened this Ramadan on a private television station.
