Hamza Ali Abbasi has always something to say about the topics that are making round over social media. Be it politics or social issues, Abbasi always finds time to discuss about anything and everything, landing himself into colourful controversies. This time again, he has loudly voiced out his opinion on feminism.
The Pakistani actor, says he’s a feminist and believes in equal opportunities and rights, seeing sensual lyrics and visuals as derogatory to women.
“Like male actors are judged on their acting, somewhat on their looks and generally, their talent, actresses should be too. Most of the actors don’t have a beefed-up body, including myself. So there’s nothing decent about just adding item numbers that are not needed,” he emphasises on forced inclusions. “Capitalising women on their sexuality to get a few eyeballs is pathetic. Women’s bodies can’t be used to sell films; you need to use their talent and capability. You’re not damaging me, you’re damaging women. I’m sure Na Maloom Afraad 2 would’ve done as well without an item number.”
Celebrities are not only entertainers, they’re so much more than that; they need to indulge themselves in causes they believe in,” Abbasi encourages.
“Social media has become very influential, so I choose to be vocal about things I think matter a lot. I use it as a platform not to update about myself, I think I’m not that important and it won’t really make a difference to the world,” a modest-Abbasi stated, adding that he looks at subjects that he feels are overriding. “I choose to create awareness about public issues that I consider being very important, and to me, that’s the best use of social media. You need to educate people of a cause which is bigger than your own self. I find it rather mediocre to update people about where I am or what I’m wearing and eating.”
Hamza Ali Abbasi might be a naysayer always but at least this time he had something substantial to say. No?
