Mehwish Hayat is known for her exceptional work in the field of acting. Her valuable contributions to the Pakistani cinema and the TV are highly appreciated by all.
So, recently it was announced that Mehwish is going to be awarded the Tamgha e imtiaz but this all led to some unwanted controversies.
Mehwish is a model turned actress and has been featured in numerous campaigns and commercials. The actress has done some fabulous work in multiple dramas which include Dil lagi, Meray qatil meray dildar, mirat ul uroos and many others. She has also delivered some of Pakistan’s hit films which include Actor in law, Jawani phir nahe aani and Punajb nahe jaungi.
So, Mehwish responded to an article threatening legal action because she felt it was assassinating her character
She further asked the website to take down the article and issue a written apology. She even warned to sue the concerned authorities.
This is shameful https://t.co/7chd70ABKZ this is how you celebrate your artist’s success by vilifying their character?! This is libellous and defamation. Withdraw this article and post a written apology else legal action will be taken against this! https://t.co/sv1WzPdaCM
— MehwishHayat (@MehwishHayat) March 14, 2019
Many famous people stood up for Mehwish and said that she deserved the award
People asserted that the her contributions for the Pakistani cinema should not be forgotten.
@MehwishHayat we all are really proud of you . Congratulations
— Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) March 14, 2019
تنقید کرنے والے ذرا ایمانداری سے بتائیں کہ پاکستان فلم انڈسٹری کی بحالی کے لئے اور پچھلے چار پانچ برسوں میں کامیاب ہونے والی فلموں کے لئے اگر آپ کو کسی کو ایوارڈ دینا ہوتا تو وہ کون ہوتا ان کے علاوہ ؟
— Iqrar ul Hassan Syed (@iqrarulhassan) March 14, 2019
Full support with @MehwishHayat, she is as respectable as lady politician, journalists, lawyers and doctors. @siasatpk withdrew this article and send her apology.
— Madiha Abid Ali (@MadihaAbidAli) March 14, 2019
In jumped Aamir Liaqat Hussain urf Panther, to remind Mehwish of some ‘makafat -e -amal’
He basically implied that the actress was getting the ‘result’ of her earlier ‘actions’.
— Aamir Liaquat Husain (@AamirLiaquat) March 15, 2019
He went on to say that a character in Mehwish’s latest movie, Load Wedding, aimed to defame him so he was also considering suing her
For some reason, in Aamir bhai’s immensely talented brain, that serves as a good response to Mehwish sharing her disapproval of an article about herself?
And should I not sue your movie load wedding where your entire movie revolves around me, defaming and wrongly portraying my character WITHOUT my consent? As an artist you did not only work in such a movie but you failed to stop the nonsense in it. Shameful! https://t.co/lg7EqZ3W7v
— Aamir Liaquat Husain (@AamirLiaquat) March 15, 2019
People quickly stood up defending Mehwish from the blame put by Aamir L
They rightly pointed out that a film includes contributions from numerous people which include the producer, scriptwriter, director and all so blaming Mehwish who was an actress portraying one of the characters, albeit a lead one, is wrong.
Magar is main @MehwishHayat ka Kia qusoor ye to director, script writer aur producer ka Kaam hai wo sirf film main Bator actor ke Kaam Kar rahin thi
— Maryam Qureshi (@MaryamQ65145877) March 15, 2019
@AamirLiaquat sb, kya aap ki aqal pr parda par gaya hai??? actors just act , if you have any issue or feels embarrass then speak loudly about writer and producer #loadWedding @MehwishHayat
— Habib Ahmad Khan (@Habib_AhmadMayo) March 15, 2019
A few even asked Aamir to not unnecessarily insert himself into a situation where he does not even belong
Amir bahi vesy @BOLNETWORK par beth ap to har kisi ko bol rahy hoty thy ky aisy nae chaly ga. Ab thora darguzar farmaen varna burnol lagaen
— Ahmad (@ahmad_manzoor) March 15, 2019
The publication that Mehwish had threatened with a lawsuit also responded
They basically said that they had copied the article from another publication so she should share her grievances with that other publication. LOL?
With all due respect, we are a reporting source only and only reposted Express Tribune's article (as it is clearly visible). We did not 'fabricate' it with an intention to 'defame'. If you condemn it and have reservations regarding the claims made by them, speak to them
— Siasat.pk (@siasatpk) March 15, 2019
Khair, Mehwish Hayat is one of the most bankable actors in our film industry. Given that she’s in some of the highest grossing Pakistani movies ever she might also be the female actor with the biggest box office draw. To discount her efforts, talent and hard work like this is absolutely uncalled for. She hasn’t said anything hateful, endorsed any negativity or took part in any event that went against the tenets of decency or the values of the country. The hatred toward her being given the Tamgha e Imtiaz doesn’t make sense. Also her award is chosen by the Government, if one has concerns for someone being awarded an honor unfairly it would be more appropriate to lodge your concerns with the Government than shaming her.
What do you think about Mr. Panther Liaquat Hussain inserting himself into a conversation with Mehwish Hayat? Share your views in the comments below.
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