A video of the celebrities dancing at a social event that leaked into the public domain led to all the noise in social media circles about Pakistani stars Kubra Khan and Gohar Rasheed. A few weeks back, both actors were dragged into public appearances with their Umrah performances in Makkah and a video complaining about how their spiritual pilgrimage has been.
The Viral Video & Public Outrage
The video leaked on the internet indicated the good time that Kubra and Gohar shared during a private party, grooving to the pace of feet-rapping music. While fans enjoyed it as a light-hearted celebration, a fair section of the general public saw it as a contrast to their religious pilgrimage and current behavior.
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Social Media Divided
Viral, the video drew disparate comments from users on social media. Some supported the criticism of the actors under the argument that sharing one’s religious disposition does not necessarily preclude enjoying life. Others, however, took the hypocritical stance because actions, being the opposite of being, should not be about their recent holy visit to Makkah.
One user tweeted: From Makkah to the dance floor? That was quick! Why portray yourself as religious if you can’t stick to it? And another said, “People should stop policing others’ faith. They have the right to live their lives in whatever way they wish.”
“Double Standards of Celebrity Scrutiny”
The drama is one of those repeated occurrences in Pakistan’s entertainment industry where people’s lives tend to attract a great deal of scrutiny. While many feel that it is wrong to judge a person’s other aspects, others feel that once a person discloses his religious practices to the public, he should be more careful about what he says or does.
Responses from Kubra & Gohar
The two have not put out any official comments refuting the contention. However, diffracted sources said the two actors understood the backlash and preferred staying mute rather than getting into an online spat.
Conclusion
The real concern between the two is in fact under a more general issue concerning personal faith vs public expectation. Celebrities are entitled to their private choices; the reality is that the perception of public actions still has a major effect on what will be associated with someone’s image. Whether this continues to blow over with no response from the actors or generates some sort of communicative response, one thing is true as many topics, faith, and entertainment remain very sensitive matters in Pakistan.
