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A video featuring a Pakistani actress referring to cricketers from her country as ‘tharki’ has stirred a flurry of reactions on social media platforms, igniting widespread controversy and debate.
Mixed reactions of fans on the comment made by the actress
The incident unfolded during a television show linked to the ongoing season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The actress made an appearance on the show to share her insights and experiences regarding cricket, accompanied by former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal.
During the course of the show, the host presented the actress with a sentence to complete, prompting her to fill in the blank. The sentence was: “Jyadatar cricketers___ hote hain (Most of the cricketers are ___).”
Initially hesitant, the actress was encouraged by Kamran to express whatever came to her mind. Subsequently, she made a derogatory remark on live TV, labelling Pakistani cricketers as ‘Tharki.’ The term ‘tharki’ is a colloquial Urdu term used to describe someone as lecherous or displaying sexually inappropriate behaviour.
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) March 8, 2024
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The video clip swiftly gained traction on social media platforms, eliciting a diverse range of responses from viewers. While some condemned the actress’s comment, others defended her right to freedom of expression.
Waqt badal diye jajbat badal diye…
— Hriday Singh (@hridaysingh16) March 8, 2024
Yeh sab Malik ke wajah se hua hain
Saare cricketer's badnaam ho gaye uske wajah se 😅😅😅— Rohit Jaiswal (@Jaiswalrohit99) March 8, 2024
Pakistan actresses also receives flirty DMs from cricketers
Amidst the controversy, it’s worth noting that this incident is not the first instance of Pakistani actresses raising concerns about inappropriate behaviour from national team cricketers. During the ODI World Cup, actress Nawal Saeed voiced similar concerns about receiving flirty direct messages (DMs) from cricketers, emphasizing the importance of maintaining respectful boundaries in professional interactions.
The actress’s remarks have reignited discussions surrounding the conduct of public figures and the need for responsible communication in the public sphere. As the debate continues to unfold online, it underscores the significance of promoting respectful dialogue and ethical behaviour across all domains.
