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Backlash grows after Meera faces intrusive interview

Published on: April 20, 2026 2:46 PM

X stands up for Meera after journalist asks her wildly inappropriate questions during an interview

Actor Meera has received widespread public support after a viral interview clip showed her being asked intrusive and unrelated questions by journalist Irshad Bhatti during a promotional appearance for her upcoming film Psycho.

The interview, which featured Meera alongside Shaan Shahid, quickly sparked criticism on social media platform X. Viewers expressed concern over the nature of the questions, which focused largely on the actor’s personal life and past controversies rather than her professional work or the film she was promoting.

ارشاد بھٹی نے جو میرا کے ساتھ اس انٹرویو میں کیا ہے اُسے ہراسمنٹ کہتے ہیں۔ یہ واقعی میرا کا ظرف ہے کہ بڑے اخلاق سے وہ صرف اپنی فلم #Psycho ہی کا کہتی رہی اور شرافت سے انٹرویو چھوڑ کے چلی گئی۔
اُسے جواد احمد کی طرح اس کی چھترول کرنی چاہئیے تھی pic.twitter.com/V9ASj2mLd7

— Dr Shama Junejo (@ShamaJunejo) April 19, 2026

Hardly shocking to see borderline harassing interview of Meera by Irshad Bhatti. It was torture listening him on geo. zero knowledge of constitution or politics & kept going on senseless rants. I detest this new format where men make women uncomfortable under guise of questioning

— Jasir Shahbaz (@LahoreMarquez) April 20, 2026

During the conversation, Meera appeared visibly uncomfortable and repeatedly attempted to steer the discussion back to her film. Despite her efforts, the line of questioning persisted, prompting her to eventually stand up and attempt to end the interview. The clip ended with continued probing into her private life, further fueling public outrage.

What @IrshadBhatti336 did during that interview with #Meera can reasonably be described as #harassment. It speaks to Meera’s composure and professionalism that she maintained her dignity, stayed focused on promoting her film #Psycho, and ultimately chose to leave the interview… pic.twitter.com/xjx8hgQWdr

— Suleman Ali 🇵🇰 (@i_sulemanali) April 19, 2026

Final Moment pic.twitter.com/gmA312i8SX

— Zahid Gishkori (@ZahidGishkori) April 19, 2026

Social media users widely condemned the interview, calling it inappropriate and invasive. Many described the exchange as an example of how women in the entertainment industry are often subjected to uncomfortable and irrelevant questioning under the guise of journalism. Others questioned the professional standards behind such interviews and called for more respectful engagement with public figures.

بھٹی صاحب یہ گھٹیا پن کے علاوہ اور کُچھ نہی! pic.twitter.com/6bZZMgezvt

— Azhar M Khan (@AzharKhan) April 19, 2026

At the same time, Meera’s composed response drew praise. Many users highlighted her patience and professionalism in handling a difficult situation, noting that she maintained dignity throughout the interaction. Some even said the incident changed their perception of the actor, portraying her as resilient and graceful under pressure.

Meera handled it gracefully. Pata nahi konsa teer marna chah raha tha bhai.pic.twitter.com/6ARkgJGmEQ

— /// Luke (@mxcaltrz) April 19, 2026

Always amazed at how Meera carries herself. Pure strength of character despite limited early access to quality education & exposure.
Patience with which Pak women endure s*** refines them into gold.
Balance is key, patience has limits.. at times strength demands confrontation. https://t.co/aViuWwjC1j

— Al Zahrah (t’hee Inc.) (@F_K_F) April 20, 2026

Meera tolerated such personal attacks on herself to promote her film. It is a heavy price. I wish her film ‘Psycho’ a huge success. I have decided to watch the film in the cinema whenever it will be released just to stand with her. https://t.co/8jIouhuc21

— Amtul (@amtulq2) April 20, 2026

The controversy has also reignited broader discussions about media ethics, privacy boundaries, and the treatment of women in entertainment. Observers say the incident reflects a larger issue within the industry, where personal matters are often prioritized over professional achievements in public discourse.

انتہائی شرمناک، یہ تو میرا کا ظرف تھا کہ صرف انٹرویو چھوڑ کر گئیں، میں سمجھا شاید ہاتھ اٹھائیں گی، بھٹی صاحب سے ایسی بیہودگی کی امید ہرگز نہیں تھی۔۔!! pic.twitter.com/NpLPKWgDtm

— Khurram Iqbal (@khurram143) April 19, 2026

Meera is a bigger and better person to leave the show with such composure.
Would have been completely justified had she thrown water in Irshaad Bhatti’s face and slapped him too.pic.twitter.com/NcIs3QXxFx

— K. (@RotiKholDeyo) April 19, 2026

As the debate continues, many are hoping for greater accountability and a shift toward more respectful and relevant interviewing practices.

Her Grace , Her Decency , Her Response , Her Coping mechanism , Her keeping her dignity ♥️
She is so 10/10 , a man tried his best to trigger her even he crossed boundaries to do so , and Mira kept herself so composed! Wow That’s her maturity
Something that I wish to learn !… pic.twitter.com/gqsl0vDqUM

— Dr Ramsha Mir (@DrRamshaMir) April 19, 2026

MANCHILD – I LOVE YOU MEERA 🫶🏻 https://t.co/bUxD4FmNJA

— Tayvis taylor’s version (@ChashTay13) April 20, 2026

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: celebrity interviews, Irshad Bhatti, Lifestyle-latest, media ethics, Meera, Pakistani film industry, social media backlash

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