Renowned actor and model Saheefa Jabbar Khattak recently shared her thoughts on the widely discussed drama serial 'Mayi Ri,' expressing her concerns about the content and themes portrayed in the show.
In a detailed social media post, Saheefa began by acknowledging that she hasn't watched all the episodes of the drama but has come across problematic clips on her feed.
She highlighted several red flags in the storyline and shared her apprehensions.
One of the key issues Saheefa raised was the normalization of cousin marriages in the drama.
She mentioned that the characters involved appear to be underage, possibly below 18, as they are frequently seen in school uniforms.
The clips she encountered depicted young individuals expressing their worries about their childhood, education, and lives being affected by the prospect of marriage.
Saheefa emphasized that the young characters in the show should be focused on studying, exploring, and enjoying their youth, rather than being portrayed as potential marriage partners.
She stressed that such content could have lasting negative effects and pointed out that even in Western societies, normalizing cousin marriages or young pregnancies is discouraged.
The actor questioned how such content became viral and expressed concerns about its impact on the audience.
She noted that the drama includes elements of romance, attraction, and even sexual encounters between the characters, leading to unplanned pregnancies portrayed as miraculous events.
Saheefa concluded by reflecting on how similar themes were present in Bollywood films during her younger years and lamented that such content is now being showcased in Pakistani dramas.
She expressed uncertainty about whom to hold responsible for perpetuating these problematic narratives.
Saheefa Jabbar Khattak's critique highlights the ongoing debate surrounding 'Mayi Ri' and its portrayal of sensitive topics, sparking discussions about the responsibilities of content creators and the potential impact on viewers.
