LAHORE- Veteran actor Firdous Jamal has been in the headlines for making misogynistic remarks about Mahira Khan. Jamal recently appeared on Faisal Qureshi’s morning show where he suggested the Superstar actor should no longer play lead roles.
“Sorry to say, she is not heroine stuff. She is a mediocre sort of a model. She is not a good actress and not a heroine,” commented Jamal.
He went on to say, “She is over-aged. There are no heroines in this age. They play the role of a mother.” Firdous Jamal has come under fire for these remarks.
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The severe backlash these remarks have faced is all over social media. Now, stars have come forward expressing their disappointment in the veteran for pulling down Mahira Khan like that. Most of the celebs called out Jamal for having double standards and being chauvinistic.
Mawra Hoccane
Taking a dig at the biggest name of your country makes you as small as it gets. Disrespectful remarks in the garb of opinions need to STOP. Hope the two mins of fame were worth it. Mahira works extremely hard to be where she is. It’s not easy
So Proud of you my M❤️ @TheMahiraKhan— MAWRA HOCANE (@MawraHocane) July 27, 2019
Humayun Saeed
And it is her dedication and passion towards her work that has led her to this position. She is a heroine and a star in every sense of these words. As far as age is concerned, an actor and their talent is not bound by it.
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) July 27, 2019
Frieha Altaf
Im a huge fan of Mahira Khan. Not only is she beautiful, talented but shes also a great human! Love the support u got girl frm your peers. #FirdousJamal incase you haven't heard 50 is the new 40, 40 a new 30 and 30 a new 20! Age is a number while respect is a given @TheMahiraKhan pic.twitter.com/oDMcacQrWD
— Frieha Altaf (@FriehaAltaf) July 28, 2019
Anoushey Ashraf
Respect. To get it, you must give it. I don’t think our elders sometimes realise how regressive they sound. #FirdousJamal a person’s age has NOTHING to do with their acting ability sir. You should know this better than anyone. https://t.co/Ock2wyKBQL
— Anoushey Ashraf (@Anoushey_a) July 27, 2019
Nadia Hussain
Why the FUCK is age an issue only with FEMALE actors????! No comments when men still play the hero above 30!!!! Wo bhi baap ka role karein na phir??? Bloody double standards!!!!!
— NADIA HUSSAIN (@NADIAHUSSAIN_NH) July 27, 2019
Osman Khalid Butt
If we as members of the film & television fraternity can't keep our chauvinism in check, if we keep reinforcing regressive & sexist stereotypes, how do we expect the public to treat our industry – and specifically the women in it – with respect?
— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) July 27, 2019
Mira Sethi
Disgusted? Yes. Surprised? Not in the least.
Misogyny is the Rules & Regulations branch of Patriachy.
You’ll never hear Bushra Ansari, for example, commenting on a younger actress in this fashion. https://t.co/IUs9MJTzO1
— Mira Sethi (@sethimirajee) July 27, 2019
Zhalay Sarhadi
When Firdous Jamal sir decides to pass his unwarranted judgment on Mahira khan, it says volumes about his chauvinism and redundant thinking concerning women in general, than who #MahiraKhan is. I am so livid I can barely type!
— zhalay sarhadi (@Xxhalay) July 27, 2019
Fahad Mustafa
@TheMahiraKhan jab log aapke baray main achee ya buree batein karen aapke naam se kuch chaar min kee importance chahen to is ka matlab hai you must be doing something right ..you are and you will be My Super Star ⭐️ Shine More ✨
— Fahad Mustafa (@fahadmustafa26) July 27, 2019
Firdous Jamal is a well-known name and has worked for decades in the Pakistani media Industry. It’s 2019 and actors need to learn to digest a womans’s success and stop putting fellow actors down upon such inconsequential issues.
Mahira Khan is one of the finest actresses we have in the industry, a woman who has made Pakistan proud on many international platforms. Even though Mahira’s work and talent speak for themselves, it’s heartening to see people from the industry stand up for her and condemn the harsh comments.
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