Actor Sarah Khan, wife of singer Falak Shabir, took to social media to support her husband’s remarks on women’s attire, while sharing her perspective on what feminism means to her.
Khan’s remarks, however, received mixed reactions online. Shabir became embroiled in an online controversy after requesting Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to “make a law against those who wear short dresses in public places, bazaars and streets.” In response to the backlash, Khan defended her husband through a series of Instagram stories, arguing that his comments were not directed solely at women but at both genders.
She also claimed that some women in Pakistan were promoting a distorted version of feminism.
“A healthy society is built on values, dignity, respect and responsibility. When behaviour that undermines these principles is normalised and celebrated, it affects everyone, not just one group,” Khan wrote.