Since promotions for Parwaaz Hai Junoon are in full swing, the star cast has been a part of different campaigns for their upcoming film scheduled to be released on Eid-ul-Azha. Pertaining to the scheduled promotional events, Hania Aamir spoke out recently about allegedly being harassed by someone from the crowd.
Hania took to Twitter to talked about being harassed ‘by men disguised as fans’.
Being a public figure does not mean that we are public property and meant to be harassed by men disguised as fans. How can one call themself "a fan"; if they reciprocate our love with rewarding us embarrassment, discomfort and psychological trauma. (1/ 5)
— Hania Aamir (@realhaniahehe) August 12, 2018
In her post, she first talked about how being a public figure doesn’t give anyone the right to treat them like an object and they don’t deserve for their love to be reciprocated in the form of discomfort and psychological trauma.
Then she said that ‘acts like these force the actors to reconsider and doubt their decision to meet fans in public places’.
We step out of our comfort zone to be with you (the fans), spend time with you and live some moments amongst you; but acts like these force us to reconsider and doubt our decision to meet fans in public places. (2/ 5)
— Hania Aamir (@realhaniahehe) August 12, 2018
Hania further mentioned how nothing justifies the objectification and harassment of women who are brave enough to step out of the comfort of their homes to build a career for themselves. And that in spite of the progression in the educational sector, women are still primarily considered to be an object of desire.
Nothing justifies the objectification and harassment of any other individual.
It is sad that in spite of the country progressing, better education; women are still merely an object of desire for some. (3/ 5)— Hania Aamir (@realhaniahehe) August 12, 2018
It is because of such individuals that women are scared to step out of their homes, not work and live their lives in fear. Respect all women as you'd expect the women of your own households to be respected. (4/ 5)
— Hania Aamir (@realhaniahehe) August 12, 2018
In the end, she notified everyone that if there’s a certain video of her ‘swearing out of her mind’ goes viral, she’d like the viewers to know that the sole purpose of that was to ‘put a disgusting man in his place’.
And that she won’t go easy on anyone who tries to make a move on her.
So if you come across a video of me swearing out of my mind, just know it’s a woman putting a disgusting man in his place. And next time you want to make a move? Don’t hide in the crowd because I’ll show you what women are really made of! A**HOLE! (5/ 5)
— Hania Aamir (@realhaniahehe) August 12, 2018
As she took to Twitter to express her concern and anger regarding the incident, her fans started responding to her as well.
Some were concerned about the security she was provided with.
Sorry to know that Hania,You better Report it to concerned authorities & get some security for next time because such parasites are everywhere
— Ahmed Nawaz (@AhmedNawazAZ) August 13, 2018
Others mentioned how this was one of the reasons why they, being a fan, avoid attending such gatherings.
I guess something inappropriate happened during promotions. Trust me it happens with other girls in the crowd too, reason why fans like us avoid such events. If only you guys put some pressure on event organizers 4 better management and security.
— ایمن (@shaat_up) August 12, 2018
I’m so so sad to hear this Hania. This is so bad. I’m so so sorry. And let me add a bit more to it, because of them ‘miserable people’ we, girls cannot go and meet you guys freely. 😭
— Abeera (@abeerayy_19) August 13, 2018
Some offered their love and support for the actor.
More power to you. 💕👍🏻
— Sadi_Khan (@sadia_kh2) August 13, 2018
Haniaaaa.. More love and power your way.
— aam. (@mango_the_aam) August 13, 2018
Some even asked her to share her experience so that they can support her fully.
U should share with us that what exactly happened, it's maybe difficult for u but atleast we can all support u by means. We are ur true fans
— Imaan Arif (@imaan_arif) August 12, 2018
And this person just said she has to tolerate this kind of behavior because she’s a public figure.
Matlab ke, kya?
Being a public figure you have to tolerate public
If u don't u shudnt— Anastasia (@KararGondal) August 13, 2018
While we haven’t come across any video of Hania abusing anyone yet, Hania’s claims aren’t too hard to believe. Harassment in public spaces has always been a huge issue. Kudos to the actor for speaking up not just for herself but for every girl who is too scared to step out of her comfort zone when she wants to pursue her desired career.
What do you think about what Hania said? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.
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