‘Dangerous storytelling’ — Aymen Saleem calls out abusive portrayals of love in dramas

‘Dangerous storytelling’ — Aymen Saleem calls out abusive portrayals of love in dramas

The actor's statement comes after a scene in Mann Mast Malang showed a husband tying up his wife to prevent her from leaving him.

Aiman Saleem calls out drama for romanticizing abuse

Renowned television actress Aiman Saleem has strongly objected to the romanticized portrayal of violence against women in a recently aired drama. Aiman, considered one of the most talented emerging actresses on Pakistani television, made her acting debut in 2021 with the comedy drama Chupke Chupke, a performance that earned her the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent. Soon after her debut, she announced her departure from showbiz. However, …

‘Dangerous Storytelling’: Aymen Saleem Slams Mann Mast Malang for Romanticizing Abuse

Aymen Saleem has publicly criticised the portrayal of abuse as romance in Pakistani television after a controversial scene aired in the drama Mann Mast Malang. In a recent episode, the character Kabir (played by Danish Taimoor) ties up his wife Riya (Sahar Hashmi) by her wrists and ankles to prevent her from leaving, with the act presented as an expression of love. The scene was set to romantic music, with Kabir affectionately calling Riya “meri…