Ex-Coronation Street Actor Qasim Akhtar Awarded Substantial Damages in Defamation Lawsuit Against The Sun
Former Coronation Street star Qasim Akhtar receives substantial damages after suing The Sun publisher for defamation. Details on the settlement and Akhtar's statement.
POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Qasim Akhtar, a former star of the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, has been awarded substantial damages following a successful defamation lawsuit against The Sun newspaper’s publisher. The actor claimed that false allegations published by the tabloid deeply affected his reputation, family, safety, and mental well-being.
“The false claims made by The Sun have had a profound impact on me, my reputation, my family, my safety, and my peace of mind,” Akhtar stated. The specific amount of the damages hasn’t been disclosed, but legal sources confirm it’s substantial.
The Sun’s publisher issued an apology — and agreed to the settlement to resolve the matter without further litigation. The tabloid is known for its aggressive reporting style, which has previously led to several high-profile lawsuits.
Akhtar, who played the role of Zeedan Nazir in Coronation Street, left the show in 2018. Since then, he has pursued various acting projects — and public appearances. This legal victory marks a significant moment in his post-soap opera career.
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Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
