Twitterverse seems to be buzzing due to an absurd and unlikely interaction that saw Senator Dr Affan Ullah Khan taking digs at actress Mahira Khan and renowned playwright Anwar Maqsood.

“Mahira Khan has mental health problem and Anwar Maqsood is drunk in this part of life,” penned politician in tweet. “Both these shameless characters are cursed by public. Books can be written on Mahira Khan’s character-she also flatters Indian actors for money. And Anwar Maqsood is cursed character full of prejudice.”

This personal attack by PML-N Senator did not sit well with actor and singer Farhan Saeed, who took to his own Twitter handle to pen his thoughts.

“This is mentality that doesn’t let [Pakistan] grow,” began Farhan. “[This] is what they do when someone just gives an opinion or has political preference. They get personal so people stop giving their opinion.” He capped off tweet by stating, “Senator? Zuban jahilon wali.”

Many agreed with actor’s statement. One user of micro-blogging site tagged Jibran Ilyas, social lead for PTI, requesting that everyone report “Sexist tweet” by “Disrespectful Senator,” further agreeing that this is why most celebrities don’t raise their voice. User hoped that Humsafar star and lauded satirist would “File defamation.” Finally, they thanked Pi Jaun singer for “Highlighting this despicable behaviour.”

Yet another user chimed in agreement with Udaari star, calling politician “Sick-minded person” in process. One user thanked Farhan, calling him “Hero,” while sharing their disappointment with cricketers who had met with Imran Khan when he became Prime Minster, labelling them “Hypocrites” for their silence. “Your tweets are very important for us until elections,” stated user.

Actor and author Mira Sethi also lent her support, sharing how Dr Affan Ullah Khan’s tweet was “Utterly shameful” and reflective of his character.

Others seemed to find it hard to agree with Farhan. One Twitter user asked actor to “Act like celebrity,” and to “Stop becoming political party tout,” ending their statement by saying, “Celebs don’t get into any political party’s agents.”

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 22 2023

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