Pakistani actress Alizeh Shah has once again wiped her Instagram clean — but this time, she’s opening up about the emotional reasons behind her decision. The young star revealed that she deleted her photos and posts out of both “happiness and shame,” admitting that her past content reflected a version of herself she no longer identifies with.
In a video now going viral across social media, Alizeh shared that the decision came during a period of grief and confusion. “I didn’t understand myself then. Everything I posted was coming from a place of pain,” she said. “After deleting everything, I felt both happy and ashamed — happy that I’m moving forward, and ashamed of how lost I was.”
The Ehd-e-Wafa actress, known for her expressive performances and strong individuality, spoke candidly about her inner transformation and desire to start anew. Fans have reacted with empathy, praising her honesty and courage in confronting her past.
Opening up about mental health
Alizeh has previously been vocal about her struggles with mental health, revealing earlier this year that she has been battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to negative experiences within the entertainment industry.
“The things I faced made me question why I ever entered this industry,” she confessed in a past video. “It drained me mentally. I started to hate myself for being a part of it.”
Her openness has sparked widespread discussions about the mental health pressures faced by young actors navigating fame, criticism, and public expectations.
A history of digital detoxes
This isn’t the first time Alizeh Shah has erased her online presence. She previously deleted all her Instagram posts twice before — first in September 2024 and again in April 2025. However, her latest decision appears to come from a more profound, introspective place.
“I don’t know when I’ll be back,” she said in the clip, “but one thing is certain — the old Alizeh and her photos will not come back.”
Despite stepping back from television dramas, Alizeh continues to be one of Pakistan’s most discussed celebrities. Whether it’s her fearless fashion choices or her evolving public persona, she remains a symbol of self-expression and resilience in the face of criticism.
Fans have flooded social media with messages of support, with many saying her latest move represents a “healing journey” and a “bold act of self-reinvention.”
