Pakistani actor and comedian Nabeel Zafar, best known for his iconic role in the long-running sitcom Bulbulay, has once again left fans in stitches with his witty take on rising inflation. This time, he turned his comedic lens toward the soaring prices of dry fruits, quipping: “Dry fruit khanay se wohi jaan banti hai jo khareedtay waqt nikal jati hai”.
The hilarious observation perfectly captures the financial shock Pakistani consumers experience when purchasing almonds, cashews, pistachios, and walnuts, items once considered affordable luxuries but now deemed luxury goods reserved for special occasions. With inflation hitting household budgets hard, dry fruit prices have skyrocketed, making them almost unaffordable for average families.
Nabeel has built a reputation for using humor to comment on everyday struggles faced by Pakistanis, previously making headlines with his viral post about tomato prices being so expensive that Apple might replace its logo with a tomato. His ability to blend social commentary with comedy has made him a beloved figure across generations.
The Bulbulay star began his career in the early 1990s with notable PTV dramas like Dhuwan and later cemented his place in Pakistani households through his portrayal of Nabeel in Bulbulay, one of the country’s longest-running comedy series. His production house, Nabeel & Company, continues producing content that resonates with audiences facing daily economic challenges.
Nabeel’s latest quip about dry fruits has gone viral on social media, with thousands sharing the relatable sentiment. Fans appreciated his knack for finding humor in frustrating situations, with comments praising his timely observations about inflation’s impact on middle-class families.
The statement reflects a broader reality in Pakistan, where inflation has made many nutritious foods prohibitively expensive. Dry fruits, traditionally consumed for health benefits and energy, have become status symbols rather than staples, accessible primarily to affluent households.
Through his characteristic wit, Nabeel Zafar continues entertaining while subtly highlighting economic hardships, proving that laughter remains the best medicine, even if dry fruits are now too expensive to afford.
