Actor Adnan Siddiqui recently faced backlash for comparing women to house flies on national television. His remarks were criticized by TV host Fiza Ali, who expressed concern over the perpetuation of harmful stereotypes by public figures like Siddiqui.
Ali urged Siddiqui to reflect on his words and issue a public apology. Ali said, “As a woman, I am deeply troubled by Adnan Siddiqui’s comments. As a public figure, he should be more mindful of the impact of his words, especially when they perpetuate harmful stereotypes.”
She further added, “You owe it to all the women out there to acknowledge your mistake and apologize. Women are not to be demeaned or compared to insects.”
However, screenwriter Khalilur Rehman Qamar defended Siddiqui, claiming the controversy stemmed from a misunderstanding.
Siddiqui clarified that his comments were meant as light-hearted humor and not derogatory towards women.
Qamar lamented the hypersensitivity of modern society, where innocent remarks are often misconstrued.
As the debate continues, Siddiqui is caught in a discussion about the impact of language and humor in today’s sensitive society.
