Veena Malik is known for being bold and outspoken; she speaks her mind without fear about how others will react to it. I don’t need to remind you all about the many scandals and controversies the actor has found herself in the middle of.
Recently, the actor has taken to Twitter and openly expressed her opinions on current affairs, politics and our relations with India.
We often talk about how celebrities have the moral responsibility to comment on current affairs and issues in society. Since they are public figures with social capital, many people believe that they have the ability to sway public opinion and create awareness around issues. They are also some people who argue that celebrities have no place in such discussions, especially on social media. According to these people, they aren’t experts and may spread more misinformation. However, considering both sides, celebs definitely hold power and should use, but in moderation and with caution.
Veena Malik’s Twitter presence has recently become pretty significant, firstly because of the volume of her tweets and also their content.
Alhumdulilah I am a proud daughter of a proud Fauji…I quit my Entire Bollywood career just after 2Years and Made changes into my life the reason was my family… My country n My people❤️
We all make mistakes But Alhumdulilah I quit Way too soon before it was late🙏— VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) June 9, 2019
She’s a diehard patriot and proudly from a military family.
It's 20Years since selected Media is Doing Paid malicious campaigns against me Not Because I'm Actress, there are Many.. Not bcoz I'm courageous,there are many… Not Bcoz I'm Beautiful, there are many…!!!
One Reason
I Belong to Army Family!!!
And I am As lethal as A Fauji🙏— VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) June 9, 2019
And she’s also going the political route!
میں نے سوشل میڈیا کو پاکستان کی پسی ہوئی عوام کے حقوق کی جنگ لڑنے اور کرپٹ مافیا کو ایکسپوز کرنے کیلئے اپنا ہتھیار بنایا ہے…!!!
میں اپنے ماضی کو بہت پیچھے چھوڑ آئ ھوں اور ن لیگ والے میرے ماضی کو لے کے بیٹھے ہیں ۔۔۔!!!
"بےشک دلوں کے حال اللہ ہی جانتا ہے "— VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) June 9, 2019
Actually, Veena’s political views are quite intense and this is where I start getting uncomfortable.
Like I understand you disagree with some people and their politics but calling them ‘Nani Amma’ is a bit much.
سیانے سچ کہتے ھیں…!!!
جب انسان بوڑھا ھو جاتا ھے تو بچوں کی طرح ضدی ھو جاتا ھے۔۔۔!!!
میں نے تو نانی اماں کو ابھی تک بلاک نہیں کیا حالانکہ فون پر میرا اکاونٹ کھول کر پورا پورا دن گھورتی رھتی ھے 😇 pic.twitter.com/y6My9Icx81— VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) June 9, 2019
For example, this tweet!
Calling people names, that too derogatory names, is just NOT cool. It’s 2019, Veena!
ھماری قسمت دیکھو۔۔۔۔
وزیراعظم بننے کا خواھشمند۔۔۔۔
ایک طرف کھسرا ھے اور دوسری طرف نانی اماں ۔۔۔۔
انی دیو مذاق اے😂🤣😂— VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) June 10, 2019
She calls them these names continuously!
اج نانی اماں کا چیخ چیخ کے گلا بیٹھ گیا تھا!!
— VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) June 10, 2019
We often see some language come from politicians, but not from public figures like celebrities.
چل بے۔۔۔جا ۔۔جا کے شادیاں کر اور!!! https://t.co/agPPA66kQn
— VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) June 10, 2019
Then again, Veena does have a right to express herself and her opinions.
I have everything to do with politics like every single Pakistani… I pay My Taxes so I have all the rights to have my opinion!!!
Why Are You so bothered n Obsessed with me باؤلی کتیا۔۔۔۔
Who are You to decide for me What to say And Think…سائیکو ننگی بڈھی https://t.co/qqJezMosjY— VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) June 10, 2019
And Veena has made it clear that there’s more to come.
دو دو ٹکے کی بکاؤصحافتی طوائفیں اب مجھے بتائیں گی کہ مجھے کیا سوچنا کیا کرنا اور کیا کہنا چاھئے ۔۔۔!!!
یہ وھی ھیں ناں جو آذادئ اظہار کی رٹ لگائے رکھتے ھیں !!!
ابھی تو میں نے اظہار شروع کیا ھے اور سارے کتے بھونکنا شروع ھوگئے ھیں!!!— VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) June 10, 2019
Celebrities have what is called ‘soft power’. People follow them for their personalities and because of their connection with them is so intimate. Celebs are in our homes, and everywhere we go. People do hinge on their every word and it is because of this mass appeal (an appeal that surpasses politicians or public office holders) that there NEEDS to be some degree of caution with how you present your opinions. We are in no way saying that Veena isn’t entitled to her opinion, but rather having a discussion over how she’s presenting her views. There’s a fine line between ‘expressing your views’ and ‘being a troll’.
Calling someone ‘khusra’ isn’t how anyone should be presenting their ‘views’ on politics. Beyond it just being rude, it isn’t a productive way of putting forward a political opinion- it’s just name calling, we here in Pakistan see that on our TV talk shows at night, and yes, those are super helpful in moving the nation forward, right?
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