Javed Sheikh seems to be in trouble after his stance on MeToo movement.
We’ve seen previously that any renowned personality that has a misinformed stance on the MeToo movement is often ridiculed by the masses for their ignorant stance. One of the first names to bite the dust in 2019 is that of actor Javed Sheikh.
In a recent interview, when the actor was asked about his views on the infamous #MeToo movement, he shared some rather problematic views.
“The #MeToo Movement has given rise to a lot of stories just to gain fame,” he stated. Further more, on the topic, he said, ‘Where there is a man and a woman, things are bound to happen. A lot of women get #MeToo done on themselves.”
So basically, whenever anyone steps up with their story, they’re solely responsible for whatever they had to endure, according to Mr. Sheikh.
This begs the question. What about 7-year-old Zainab? Moreover, what about Mehwish Arshad, the bus hostess, who lost her life after facing harassment?
While celebrities of Javed Sheikh’s standing REALLY need to think things through before speaking, it seems like the awaam is in no mood to forgive and forget.
Some people have found it appalling how the actor casually commented about the movement that has been making waves.
Javed Sheikh out here talkin about sexual harassment like it's eyelash extensions or a bad dye job or even *gasp* a regrettable tattoo
🤔🤔🤔🤔 pic.twitter.com/bswslEXgrp
— Hamna Zubair (@hamnazubair) January 4, 2019
And some were left speechless.
DAWN: "What steps are you taking to make the industry safer for women?"
Javed Sheikh: "See where there is a man and a woman, things are bound to happen. A lot of women get #MeToo done on themselves."
Me: ……
— Aiman Javed (@aimanjaved20) January 4, 2019
Honestly, if this isn’t perpetuating rape culture further, I don’t know what is.
Some people were too disgusted by Javed Sheikh’s words.
I'm too disgusted to even react. #JavedSheikh#MeToo https://t.co/ppCTtYNH6l
— بلوچن. (@temporarilyded_) January 4, 2019
And well, a lot of people suggested Javed Sheikh should be cancelled.
Absolutely disgusted. About time to cancel this old fad and his ancient puke inducing views on sensitive matters. Trash. #MeToo #JavedSheikh https://t.co/Sxye69521H
— zach (@outsoldyafaves) January 4, 2019
and javed sheikh is cancelled
— 🥀 (@pathaesthetic_) January 4, 2019
FUCK I HAVE TO CANCEL JAVED SHEIKH TOO NOW? WHY ARE PAKISTANI MEN SUCH FUCKING TRASH? (Osman Khalid Butt and my immediate family not included ofc)
— Zainab | #ThankYouBTS #Joanne (@zainababab_1997) January 4, 2019
They agreed that this was a classic display of misogyny.
Hey Javed Sheikh, your vile misogynist and rape apologist attitude is gonna become 2019's first viral news re the #MeToo movement.
Congratulations, asshole! pic.twitter.com/HnwiIKjIXn— Aphrodite (@TheGrumpyDoctor) January 4, 2019
A perfect reflection of the misogyny in #Pakistani dramas/films. Ugh! Shut up, Javed Sheikh!!! https://t.co/Ex560UYHAr
— Vigil Auntie (@shaistapatel) January 5, 2019
But surprisingly, in all of this, there were actually people who agreed with his stance.
Matlab ke, wtf?!
101% agreed with Javed Sheikh
Atleast 70% harassment cases are fake— Mohammad Ahmar 🇵🇰 (@M_Ahmar123) January 4, 2019
I completely agree with javed sheikh he is totally right so stfu btchs
— iram chaudhry (@azn_gurl05) January 4, 2019
However, people also talked about how one’s stance on MeToo can reveal the kind of person they are.
majority of our top celebs have taken such immature and senseless measures on the me too movement. This is really just the beginning of finding out their actual characters. So many including javed sheikh have said the unexpected.
— N (@whoresunao_) January 4, 2019
Uhhhh wtf #JavedSheikh?! How the &*{${+]¥% does anyone get #MeToo ‘done on themselves’?!
Down with these kind of men, who are apparently ‘icons’ of the industry. #Shame #Its2019Bro pic.twitter.com/Y5lRbV6MRe— Mariam Tahir (@MariamTees) January 4, 2019
Quite a revelation then.
Then they named and shamed the celebrities who stood against the MeToo movement with almost the same stance.
our industry is one giant pile of trash where ignorant men and women both love to belittle victims of sexual harassment. be it sadaf kanwal,mani,javed sheikh,maya ali,you can't help but admit how incredibly difficult it must have been for meesha shafi to share her story #metoo
— Ayesha (@achayaarbas) January 4, 2019
It was highlighted that the movement has brought down powerful men all over the world, but it seems to be failing in our country.
#MeToo movement worldwide is bringing down big names and powerful men. It has encouraged more and more women to speak up. But in Pakistan 'it's your fault' attitude is not only failing the movement but women too. #JavedSheikh https://t.co/emu2eN2EP9
— Xma (@AasmaQamer) January 4, 2019
Some people also questioned the actor to fill them in with examples of people who have actually ‘risen to fame’ by stepping up with their story.
I agree that we are in dicey territory with reference to proof (while also acknowledging that it is next to impossible to actually obtain proof of such behaviour—hence the dilemma!). But, really, can Javed Sheikh sahib give us one example of a rise to fame story? Please? https://t.co/lCXAsfoH9t
— Zain R. Mian (@ZainRMian) January 4, 2019
Victims really have nothing to gain by coming forward. They do, however, have everything to lose.
And even Reham Khan jumped in with her thoughts on the matter.
She asked if he was trying to compete in the race of being the most obnoxious male. And she seemed pretty confused that the actor is accusing the victims to be held responsible for being harassed.
Is it a race to be the most obnoxious male today?
What is going on?? Some women are asking for it?? Is that what Mr Javed Sheikh is saying?#MeToo https://t.co/xjjhIrOG6p— Reham Khan (@RehamKhan1) January 4, 2019
Having said all that, I’d also like to ask Javed Sheikh to please answer our questions. Is he really putting the blame of such a heinous crime on the victims themselves? Are all the rape cases and the murders, the assaults, just another reason for people to ‘rise’ to fame? Does he even understand the trauma a victim has to endure? Does he realize how much strength it actually takes for the victim to step forward with their story and relive the trauma during the process?
What is he really implying?
Khair, if you have anything to add, let us know in the comments.
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