Actor addresses speculation after liking post comparing Sajal Ali, Sahar Hashmi’s performances in ‘Zanjeerain’
Actor Zara Noor Abbas addressed the online trend of comparing women, criticising tabloids for pitting female actors against one another for the sake of entertainment.
Zara reportedly came under scrutiny after recently liking a social media post comparing the performances of Sajal Ali and Sahar Hashmi in the drama Zanjeerain. After many viewers interpreted the interaction as Zara criticising Sajal, she took to her Instagram story to put the speculation to rest.
In a message aimed at tabloids and online trolls, Zara wrote, “Go ahead and put women against each other. Catcall. Label. Take things out of context. Make views and money out of these stupid narratives.” The actor added, “I’d be more than happy to have someone pay their bills because of me-us or whatever”.
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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.
