Jordanian actor Akif Najm has apologized to the Saudi people for his participation in the controversial film ‘Life of the Goat.’ The film sparked controversy and debate on social media and Google search. Najm issued a statement on his Instagram account expressing his regret. He explained that his involvement in the Indian film was driven by a desire to portray Saudi Arabia positively. However, he admitted he had only read his own role and was told the film depicted a Saudi man rescuing a lost traveler in the desert. He stated that he agreed to the role because it reflected Saudi chivalry and humanity. Upon seeing the film, Najm was surprised to find negative depictions of Saudi characters, which he wouldn’t have accepted had he known the full story. He expressed his deep regret and apologized to the Saudi people for any offense caused.
