Title: Farhan Saeed claps back at PMLN senator calling out Mahira Khan, Anwar Maqsood
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The Twitterverse seems to be buzzing due to an absurd and unlikely interaction that saw Senator Dr Affan Ullah Khan taking digs at actor Mahira Khan and renowned playwright Anwar Maqsood.
“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.”
????? ??? ?? ????? ????? ?????? ??? ??? ???? ????? ??? ???? ??? ??? ???? ????? ??? ??? ???? ????? ????? ????? ??????? ?? ???? ?? ???? ???????? ??? ??????? ?? ?? ?????? ???? ?? ???? ?????? ???? ?????????? ???????? ?? ?????? ??? ???? ????? ???? ????? ???? ?? ???? ??? ????? ????? ??
— Senator Dr. Afnan Ullah Khan (@afnanullahkh) March 20, 2023
This personal attack by the PML-N Senator did not sit well with actor and singer Farhan Saeed, who took to his own Twitter handle to pen his thoughts.
“This is the mentality that doesn’t let [Pakistan] grow,” began Farhan. “[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.” He capped off the tweet by stating, “Senator? Zuban jahilon wali.”
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
Many agreed with the Suno Chanda actor’s statement. One user of the micro-blogging site tagged Jibran Ilyas, the social lead for PTI, requesting that everyone report the “sexist tweet” by the “disrespectful Senator,” further agreeing that this is why most celebrities don’t raise their voice. The user also hoped that the Humsafar star and lauded satirist would “file defamation.” Finally, they thanked the Pi Jaun singer for “highlighting this despicable behaviour.”
@agentjay2009 bhai please request everyone to report this sexist tweet by this disrespectful Senator this is why most celebs dnt raise their voice! I hope @TheMahiraKhan and #anwarmaqsood file defamation Thankyou to @farhan_saeed for highlighting this despicable behaviour
— Aneesa Kiani (@kiani_aneesa) March 21, 2023
Yet another user chimed in agreement with the Udaari star, calling the politician a “sick-minded person” in the process.
@farhan_saeed I agree with you
Such a sick minded person#anwarmaqsood #mahirakhan https://t.co/G4qZojVyl2
— Fatima Khan (@pinkoosagi) March 21, 2023
One user thanked Farhan, calling him a “hero,” while sharing their disappointment with cricketers who had met with Imran Khan when he became the Prime Minster, labelling them “hypocrites” for their silence. “Your tweets are very important for us until [the] elections,” stated the user.
Thanks farhan you are a hero. When cricketers those who met with khan when he became PM, now they all hypocrites are silent. Meanwhile you are raising voice. Your tweets are very important for us until elections.
— Rana Faraz (@RanaFarazNaru) March 21, 2023
Actor and author Mira Sethi also lent her support, sharing how Dr Affan Ullah Khan's tweet was "utterly shameful" and reflective of his character.
Utterly shameful.
Yey tweet aap ke kirdaar ke baarey mein zyaada bataati hai. https://t.co/kfjd58x8Zs
— Mira Sethi (@sethimirajee) March 21, 2023
Others seemed to find it hard to agree with Farhan. One Twitter user asked the actor to “act like a celebrity,” and to “stop becoming [a] political party tout,” ending their statement by saying, “Celebs don’t get into any political party’s agents.”
Act like a celebrity u have image to carry as Pakistani stop becoming political party Tout @farhan_saeed ... Celebs don't get into any political partys agents!!! https://t.co/Cx3Wi2xliR
— Nabeel Khan (@Nabeeell) March 21, 2023
Another user seemed to turn the tables on the Mere Humsafar star, questioning him about the language of the leader he was supporting.
Apk leader ki zuban k bary men khayal hy https://t.co/7d1DwKd1uG
— Hadi Mughal (@HadiMug77826323) March 21, 2023
Finally, this user stated, “This was not a platform to give his political opinion. [He] should proudly announce his political associate, otherwise face these types of language and criticism.”
this was not a platform to give his political opinion . he should proudly announce his political associate. otherwise face these type of language and criticism
— abid baloch (@abidbal60880796) March 21, 2023
Interactions like these highlight the importance of respectful discourse, which seems to be a fleeting aspect in the voicing of opinions or support.
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Published Date: 21-Mar-2023
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