Pakistani actress Aymen Saleem defended fellow actor Sahar Hashmi amid growing online criticism. Furthermore, she questioned the entertainment industry’s double standards toward female performers. Aymen shared her views through an Instagram Stories post.
She reshared a viral post calling Sahar the “Emraan Hashmi of Pakistan.” However, Aymen challenged why such labels often target women alone. She questioned why men performing similar roles remain simply known as actors.
Social Media Debate Surrounds Sahar Hashmi’s Recent Performances
The controversy followed Sahar’s recent appearances in the television dramas Shaidai and Zanjeerain. In Shaidai, an emotional scene showed Sahar and Feroze Khan sharing a prolonged embrace. Similar moments also appeared in earlier episodes.
Meanwhile, Zanjeerain featured emotional scenes between Sahar and Daniyal Zafar. The characters shared hugs during important moments in the storyline. While many viewers accepted the scenes naturally, others criticized Sahar’s performances.
Consequently, some social media users compared the actress to Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi. The actor became known for romantic and intimate roles early in his career.
Aymen Highlights Double Standards Facing Female Performers
The comparisons quickly divided social media users. Some supported the label, while others strongly rejected it. Critics argued Sahar was unfairly targeted for performing scripted scenes.
Supporters also noted that her male co-stars escaped similar criticism. Therefore, they questioned why only female actors faced harsh public judgment.
By speaking out, Aymen echoed those concerns. She argued that women often receive unfair labels despite performing the same roles as men. Her comments have reignited discussions about gender bias within the entertainment industry and audience expectations.
