Senior Pakistani actor Shahood Alvi has clarified his recent controversial remarks about women, saying his comments were taken out of context and distorted on social media.
In an explanatory statement shared on Instagram, Alvi said viewers should watch the entire programme to understand the context of his remarks.
According to the actor, a woman had called the programme and asked why her husband did not pay attention to her and remained busy on his phone.
Alvi said the discussion that followed focused on the general attitudes and behaviour of men in society and should not be interpreted as representing his personal views about women.
Actor says he supports empowered women
Alvi said he has always supported women who are confident and empowered.
He added that he follows the same approach in his personal life, saying he has always treated his wife and daughters with respect and supported his wife in important household matters.
The actor also said he sincerely appreciates his wife's efforts and contributions to his life.
Alvi maintained that the impression currently being created about him on social media does not reflect either his actual statement or his personal beliefs.
Remarks spark social media debate
The clarification comes after a video featuring Alvi went viral on social media, triggering criticism and debate over comments he made about women's appearance and personal hygiene.
In the clip, the actor discussed differences between women who work in offices and those who spend more time at home, suggesting that working women may pay greater attention to their appearance and use perfume.
He also referred to housewives and made a remark about women smelling of ginger and garlic while working at home.
The comments sparked criticism online, with users debating whether Alvi's remarks were inappropriate or reflected broader social attitudes toward women's domestic roles.
Alvi criticised those who he said deliberately distort statements to damage someone's reputation and generate views and attention.
He described such practices as condemnable and urged people to consider the full context of a conversation before judging someone's views.
