Only recently the star of Yalghaar and Janaan movies was attacked viciously by hate comments and abuses on social media. The reason being her get up in movies. For such bullying and hate, she posted a picture on her Instagram profile, taking a brilliant stand against such aggression. Armeena Khan continues the story of how people treated her with posting another picture on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWAYOcnFOGY/
“Hi guys and girls. I have a few q’s for you all. I am trying to understand the mentality of the Pakistani public. Above is the collage of the comments that I have received over the last few days. I want to ask, (1) Why is it that the Pakistani female actresses are subjected to this poison? Secondly, I also note that a lot of these are by females. Why is that? Why is it that Pakistani females wish to attack Pakistani actresses in such a vicious manner. What have we done to you except entertain and create an industry that will benefit the economy, culture and arts of Pakistan. How is that a crime? If you can do better please show us your work that will blow our efforts out of the water. Thirdly, please help me understand how can this internet “terrorism” be tackled? Guess what, I too have BAD days. I am a person with real feelings. I work hard. There is a big part of my life that involves running a business, being a daughter, a sister, an aunt as well as helping those who are less fortunate. Can you imagine, when you are having a particularly down day and you get to read this. I understand that I signed up for criticism when I became an actress but nowhere did I sign up for abuse. You are welcome to critique our work in a polite manner but I won’t allow you to question my religion, my morals OR my freedom to choose Now, On behalf of all my fellow actresses, though we don’t expect praises 100% of the time and welcome CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM, we don’t deserve such disrespect or bullying. I’ve seen the same girls and boys go to other international celebs and kiss their backsides as if they are from another planet. Why the hypocrisy? Finally, I am not focussing only on the negative. I am fighting for what’s right. I urge you to think before you hit that “send” button. Thanks for your time. Armeena Khan”
Later Armeena Khan Thanked Supporters By Posting This…
“This morning, I took a stance against the bullying and hate that I receive regularly. I also asked a few questions. The response has surprised me. Never did I think that I would receive so much support and love. I knew that bullying was a problem for many of you also, but today I found out the full extent of it. My heart goes out to all those victims and I am going to take a stand for you also. As I finish my day I want to ask something of you all. 1) Girls, let’s support each other and stop using offensive language such as ‘whore’ or ‘slut’. How can we expect men to respect us if we cannot show each other respect? 2) Please do not stand by or remain silent when you witness injustice. I know you are the silent majority but the time has come to raise your voice like you have done for me today. You are the true decent face of Pakistan and Pakistani international community. May Allah bless you all. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. You have made stronger and I hope to continue to promote Pakistan internationally wherever and whenever possible through my work InshaAllah. I love you all! #saynotobullying #keyboardwarriors #Letsstandforeachother Citation received in NewYork for my acting talent lent to #Yalghaar. In presence of Madam Ambassador #maleehalodhi and Ma’am Nasreen Ahmed (First Pakistani woman to be elected in office NEWYORK) Thank you to both the ladies. #Inspired ✨✨”
People bashing females actresses for their explicit roles are mostly those who enjoy watching them in seclusion. Instead of raising a banner of hate against the Pakistani film industry, we must first look into our demons that make our souls as dark as we ourselves know they are. To correct yourself first is the initial step towards spreading enlightenment.
