It was yesterday when Mahira Khan expressed support for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and it was unwelcomed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Dr. Afnan Ullah Khan who made quite derogatory and misogynistic remarks against her.
Since then social media users especially celebrities seem to be buzzing due to an absurd and unlikely interaction of Affan Ullah Khan taking digs at Mahira Khan and renowned playwright Anwar Maqsood.
Incase you are unaware, this is what Affan Ullah Khan said: ‘Mahira Khan has [a] mental health problem and Anwar Maqsood is drunk in this part of life,” penned the politician in a tweet. “Both these shameless characters are cursed by [the] public. Books can be written on Mahira Khan’s character – she also flatters Indian actors for money. And Anwar Maqsood is a cursed character full of prejudice.’
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After this personal attack, actors and singers like Adnan Siddiqui and Farhan Saeed took to their Twitter handle to pen their thoughts; let’s have a look:
Such disgraceful behavior from a public figure is unacceptable. The disrespect shown to Anwar Maqsood sahib and Mahira Khan, respected globally, is a reflection of his character, not the icons the gentleman insulted.
— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) March 21, 2023
This is a PML-N Senator, check the language.
Chairman Culture is attacking in this filthy manner Mahira Khan, Pakistan’s biggest female superstar, and Anwar Maqsood saheb, one of Pakistan’s most respected intellectuals.
Any response? @pmln_org @Marriyum_A https://t.co/C7n9KojX1P
— Mehr Tarar (@MehrTarar) March 21, 2023
This is the mentality that doesn’t let #Pakistan grow , this is what they do when someone just gives an opinion or has a political preference . They get personal so people stop giving their opinion .
Senator ? Zuban jahilon wali. #anwarmaqsood #mahirakhan https://t.co/jioZ3QU88C— Farhan Saeed (@farhan_saeed) March 21, 2023
For 75 years arts & culture has been held hostage by idiots like this “ senator”. I challenge him to a debate on Pakistan history, culture & politics. Putting down Anwar Maqsood & Mahira Khan shows his low class & noon intellect . https://t.co/B2WqyaRmvk
— Salman Ahmad (@sufisal) March 21, 2023
