Sajal Aly’s latest, Kuch Ankahi is breath of fresh air for Pakistani drama fans. Its subtle take on gender roles, show of platonic friendships inclusive and simple storyline one that everyone can resonate with has viewers of all age groups hooked. Praises for serial have been pouring in since its first episode aired.

However, designer Maria Butt, popularly known as Maria B, is not impressed. Taking to her Instagram Stories, entrepreneur decided to share screen-grab of show to condemn how dramas are now promoting Joyland and thereby, transgenders subliminally. Butt wrote, “We also have dramas promoting Joyland/transgenders subliminally. We are not stupid. We get it!” Asking Pakistanis to “Wake up,” she urged, “See new agenda.” Designer claimed, “Rather than trying to save Pakistan, we are selling our religious identity.” In another Insta Story, Butt demanded, “Fight for rights of our intersex community. They are being abused for 75 years. And now transgender communities are taking over rights of true intersex people. We will continue to fight against this injustice.”

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 02 2023

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