Senior actress Atiqa Odho is once again facing criticism for calling arranged marriages the same as forced marriages. She appears on a private TV channel show where she gives her opinions about Pakistani dramas. Sometimes, viewers do not like her comments.
Recently, she also criticized actor Ali Reza for having chest hair, which many social media users found unnecessary and pointless.
Now Atiqa Odho has started another round of criticism by speaking against arranged marriages.
In a TV show, the senior actress talked openly about the concept of arranged marriage in the recently aired drama Parwaresh.
She said that forced marriage can be painful for anyone, whether it is a man or a woman. It becomes a mental stress for both.
She added that we live in a conservative society where boys and girls do not meet or talk before marriage, and then they are suddenly married off.
Atiqa Odho also shared that she often talks to couples who had arranged marriages and asks them what they think about it. Their answers are often surprising.
During the show, she also expressed concern about the lack of connection between husband and wife. She said it shocks her that a girl lives her whole life behind a veil and is then suddenly forced to marry a stranger.
These statements have divided public opinion. Some people praised her for talking about a sensitive topic, while others accused her of promoting a liberal mindset.
Critics also mentioned her personal life. Some social media users said that if she could not find success in three love marriages, then her views are questionable.
They suggested that she should avoid commenting on people’s personal lives and focus on drama reviews only.
Some critics even said she is crossing the line and making bold statements that go against cultural values.
Many social media users said that arranged marriage today is different. Now boys and girls get a chance to know each other before marriage, so calling it forced is an exaggeration.
Some users even demanded action from media regulators and said that PEMRA should ban shows that spread controversial ideas.
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