Actor Zara Noor Abbas has spoken out against the growing online habit of comparing women, criticising tabloids for turning female actors against each other for entertainment and engagement.
Zara reportedly faced backlash after liking a social media post that compared the performances of Sajal Ali and Sahar Hashmi in the drama Zanjeerain. Many viewers assumed the interaction was a criticism of Sajal, prompting Zara to address the speculation on Instagram.
In her story, Zara called out tabloids and trolls for taking things out of context and creating unnecessary narratives. She criticised them for labelling women, encouraging rivalry and using such controversies to gain views and money.
The actor added that if people were earning through these narratives, she was happy to help them pay their bills, but made it clear that she did not support women being pitted against one another.
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Through her statement, Zara took aim at the culture of manufacturing unnecessary rivalries between women, arguing that social media often takes minor incidents out of context and turns them into click-driven narratives.
The actor also remarked that if false stories involving her helped people earn money, she was more than happy to let them do so. Her statement resonated with many social media users, reigniting conversations about the media's tendency to fuel unnecessary rivalries between female celebrities.
Zara has remained vocal regarding issues facing women, challenging societal norms. In a previous interview, the actor highlighted the double standards for working women, discussing the misconception that women cannot manage both their career and personal life. Zara has also been vocal regarding depression and anxiety, often stressing self-care on her Instagram and urging her followers to prioritise their mental health.
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