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Yasir Hussain Under Fire for Controversial Remarks on Women’s Role in Affairs

Actor and screenwriter Yasir Hussain is no stranger to public backlash—but his recent comments have struck a particularly raw nerve. In a now-viral video clip, the outspoken celebrity sparked a social media storm after implying that women bear greater responsibility in cases of second marriages and extramarital affairs. What followed was a fierce debate, intensified by Hussain’s defiant response to critics.

A Statement That Sparked Outrage

During a candid conversation on a digital talk show, Yasir Hussain claimed that in situations involving second marriages or affairs, “the woman plays a bigger role; honestly, the man is not that much at fault.” His words immediately ignited backlash online, with many accusing him of perpetuating regressive narratives and unfairly shifting blame away from men.

When the host challenged this perspective—pointing out that women are often unaware that a man is already married—Yasir brushed it off as a rarity, estimating it happens in “only 0.1 percent” of cases. He further justified his stance by saying he knows of women who not only pursued married men knowingly but also pressured them to leave their first wives.

Social Media Reacts—And So Does Yasir Hussain

The digital fallout was swift. A prominent media outlet reported on the backlash, only to receive a scathing Instagram story from Yasir. In the post, he used an offensive term aimed at the outlet and urged followers to “watch the full interview” before passing judgment.

In a follow-up post, he attempted to clarify his position by writing, “With one wife, you’ll be happy,” suggesting that his comments had been taken out of context. However, this did little to ease the anger brewing online.

Modern Man According to Yasir Hussain?

Perhaps the most controversial element of Hussain’s remarks came when he described why, in his view, modern women are attracted to married men. He suggested that a man who is already managing a household, raising children, and owning a car represents an ideal partner. According to him, this perceived maturity and stability make married men more desirable.

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Khaled Anam Laments Decline in Muharram’s Sanctity

Veteran actor Khaled Anam openly criticized how people now commemorate the tragedy of Karbala, arguing that Muharram has lost its sanctity and become a commercial event.

Speaking on the Off The School podcast, Anam lamented the shift from tradition, saying, “When finances enter the equation, things take a different direction.” He pointed out that some people who forbid music have no issue adding drum machine beats to naats and nohas. “These are not tunes!” he stressed.

He noted that senior artists no longer guide juniors, and juniors, in turn, reject any mentorship. “They just say they’re earning millions on YouTube and know better,” he added. Anam criticized the current trend of stylized Muharram videos, saying, “This is not a film!”

Recalling the past, he praised the respectful tone of PTV’s Muharram programming, where presenters wore black sherwanis and maintained solemnity. He contrasted that with the current culture: “Karbala and Muharram have become just another event — like Ramazan transmissions — with albums released just for the occasion.”

He criticized record labels for dictating what naats get recorded and condemned the glamourization of mourning. “You can’t blow-dry your hair and wear full makeup to perform a noha with theatrical gestures,” he said, gesturing in frustration.

Summing up his views, Anam declared, “People need to make the occasion meaningful without losing its message. The sanctity has been lost.”

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Saqib Sumeer Shares Chilling Encounter with a Jinn

Pakistani actor Saqib Sumeer shared the most terrifying experience of his life when he encountered a girl allegedly possessed by a jinn.

During a recent TV program, Saqib recalled how his casual friendship with two neighboring girls took a frightening turn. “I was living in a rented house when I became friends with two girls who lived next door. One day, they told me that a jinn would sometimes possess one of them,” he said.

Wanting to help, Saqib told them to call him whenever it happened. When the jinn returned, the girls contacted him. Concerned about gossip, Saqib invited them to his house instead of going to theirs.

As the possession began, Saqib described how the girl’s hair covered her face and she made strange noises. Frightened, he began silently reciting Surah An-Naas — until the jinn looked at him and said, “Stop reciting.” The chilling moment left him trembling.

Despite his fear, Saqib stayed calm and continued supporting the girls through the ordeal. “It was the scariest moment of my life — something I’ll never forget,” he said.

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Samina Peerzada Claims Jinn Attack Before Deemak Shoot

Veteran actress Samina Peerzada recently opened up about a strange and frightening experience she had before filming her horror movie Deemak.

Speaking on a television program, she revealed that a jinn attacked her just before the shoot began.

“I was attacked by a jinn before the shooting of Deemak. It had already come to me,” she said, recalling the incident.

She explained that when the backyard light at her home wouldn’t turn on despite asking her house help multiple times, she decided to turn it on herself.

“As I turned on the light and walked back, something suddenly pushed me hard from behind,” she said. “I fell far and got several injuries—but there was no one else there. It was the jinn.”

Despite the terrifying encounter, Samina didn’t let it interfere with her work. “I bandaged my injury and went straight to the shoot. I completed the filming,” she shared.

Deemak, a horror film featuring Samina Peerzada, Faisal Quraishi, and Sonia Hussain, released on Eid-ul-Adha and has been well received at the box office.

Who is Samina Peerzada

Samina Peerzada began her career as a model in 1974 before acting in films like Nazdikiyan, Mukhra, and Bulandi. She performed internationally, including at Oslo’s Ibsen Festival, and starred in stage plays like Raaz-o-Niaz and A Doll’s House.

Her TV roles include Zindagi Gulzar Hai and Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan. She debuted in Hollywood with The Valley (2018) and directed Inteha, a film on marital rape, followed by Shararat. She now hosts the YouTube show Rewind with Samina Peerzada.

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