Pakistani Actress Armeena Khan reveals she was sexually harassed in burka

[lover]

Adding her contribution to the #MeToo movement in Pakistan, Armeena Khan on Saturday shared an incident on Twitter, recalling how she was sexually harassed in Lahore’s Anarkali Market while wearing a burka.

She tweeted, “I was in #Anarkali in Lahore in a burka (nobody knew who I was). I literally had my backside groped and breasts grabbed. NOT by one guy but by 2. Now, my family saw that and I asked them why? I was told it was a really common thing there. Did I deserve that? #Metoo #Horrified.”

Calling sexual harassment a huge issue in the country, she requested her fans to stop restricting the story to her. Armeena faced backlash on social media after sharing her story which made her say, “I didn’t share my story so you can hurl abuse me. Just stop it now!”

The Pakistani TV and film star called the campaign an opportunity for women who remained silent when subjected to harassment. “How many regular women here have been wolf whistled/cat called at? Groped and touched inappropriately in crowded markets? Many won’t come forward because of shame. But this as an opportunity to come forward. This is about you now!” she added.

She also commented on the victim’s right to seek justice. She said, “Abuse is abuse, the victim has the right to seek justice when they are ready. Please internalise this. Also, clothing and professional has nothing to do it. If dressing made a difference then little girls (who aren’t even developed yet) wouldn’t get raped and killed.”

The Janaan actor explained that she shared her experience from a regular girls’ point of view. She concluded, “Anyway, I’m done. I didn’t share my story for sympathy or judgement. I shared my experience from a regular girls point of view, so others can also speak up. The world is changing, all the misogynists on here – your time is up. #timesup.”

The #MeToo movement grabbed paced in Pakistan when on April 19, Meesha Shafi posted a lengthy message on Twitter, accusing Ali Zafar of physically harassing her on multiple occasions. “This happened to me despite the fact I am an empowered, accomplished woman who is known for speaking her mind!” read the statement.

Zafar denied the accusations and has announced that he will pursue legal action against the actress. “I intend to take this through the courts of law, and to address this professionally and seriously rather than to lodge any accusations here,” he wrote on Twitter.

SOURCE : https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/04/21/armeena-khan-reveals-she-was-sexually-harassed-in-burka/

 

[war&peace]

I personally think that most of the actresses and model girls (not all) get sexually assaulted on daily basis. If the money is good, that's just a "friendly hook up" otherwise it was a harassment. However people should start rejecting these whores.
BTW she is has come with a nice story.. it may help this unknown actress get some more fans.

 

[PurpleStone]

Good to see #MeToo movement picking up in the subcontinent.

 

[TMA]

I personally think that most of the actresses and model girls (not all) get sexually assaulted on daily basis. If the money is good, that's just a "friendly hook up" otherwise it was a harassment. However people should start rejecting these whores.
BTW she is has come with a nice story.. it may help this unknown actress get some more fans.

No(.) If I like the guy its a hook up(.) If not then harassment(.) If an ugly guy so much as looks at me it is harassment(.)

 

[war&peace]

No(.) If I like the guy its a hook up(.) If not then harassment(.) If an ugly guy so much as looks at me it is harassment(.)

Guy's pocket determines if he is ugly or handsome. Most of the powerful politicians avail the special services of these model girls / actresses. However this story is the most ridiculous since I don't see any point of sharing this made up story...she has not identified anyone as the offender and there is no proof...How can you prove a woman was groped or not if there is no video footage or eye witnesses. I think there should be a law to ban all such stupid stories that cannot be proven. Are there any finger prints ..... BTW what was she doing in the burka... I don't see her as burka clad lady.

 

[lastofthepatriots]

Pakistani showbiz gashtis making a mockery of victims of sexual abuse/harassment.

 

[war&peace]

Pakistani showbiz gashtis making a mockery of victims of sexual abuse/harassment.

Exactly, these attention seeking whores will ultimately dilute and harm the real victims because soon people will become indifferent and used to....Like the story of a shepherd and a lion.

 

[El Sidd]

#MeToo

 

[TMA]

Guy's pocket determines if he is ugly or handsome. Most of the powerful politicians avail the special services of these model girls / actresses. However this story is the most ridiculous since I don't see any point of sharing this made up story...she has not identified anyone as the offender and there is no proof...How can you prove a woman was groped or not if there is no video footage or eye witnesses. I think there should be a law to ban all such stupid stories that cannot be proven. Are there any finger prints ..... BTW what was she doing in the burka... I don't see her as burka clad lady.

Innocent until proven guilty if there is an accusation...but it could be true or it could be just trying to get sympathy given the climate ...

 

[Jf Thunder]

I am appalled at the response
just because she is an actress, she must be of loose character
and just because she is of loose character, she cannot be harrased
and I am sure none of you have four witnesses or any proof of her being of bad character

“And those who accuse chaste women of adultery and then do not produce four witnesses — lash them with eighty lashes and do not accept from them testimony ever after. And those are the defiantly disobedient. Except for those who repent thereafter and reform, for indeed Allah is Forgiving and Merciful".” [Quran 24: 2-5]

the above can applied to a lot of internet mullahs of Pakistan

 

[Cthulhu]

#MeToo

 

[AUz]

Bullish!t. I bet that NEVER happened. She’s just typing random bakwas to get on this #MeToo train and to also delegitimize the notion that Islamic dress code is for protection of women. She’s one of the most vulgar actress on the big screen. She’d wear a burka to go to Anarkalee? Give me a break! Since when these hoes started going to Anarkalee for shopping?

 

[Zee-shaun]

I personally think that most of the actresses and model girls (not all) get sexually assaulted on daily basis. If the money is good, that's just a "friendly hook up" otherwise it was a harassment. However people should start rejecting these whores.
BTW she is has come with a nice story.. it may help this unknown actress get some more fans.

Yep, all actors and top models are escorts. Male and female.

 

[EyelessInGaza]

I am appalled at the response
just because she is an actress, she must be of loose character
and just because she is of loose character, she cannot be harrased
and I am sure none of you have four witnesses or any proof of her being of bad character

“And those who accuse chaste women of adultery and then do not produce four witnesses — lash them with eighty lashes and do not accept from them testimony ever after. And those are the defiantly disobedient. Except for those who repent thereafter and reform, for indeed Allah is Forgiving and Merciful".” [Quran 24: 2-5]

the above can applied to a lot of internet mullahs of Pakistan

The responses from some posters actually reveal the reason there's so much contempt for women and sexual harassment in the sub-continent.

Sexually harassed? She must be a whore. And so on.

 

[Jaanbaz]

Hmm so the victim blaming has all ready started.