Veteran Firdous Jamal has received national backlash for his comments around Mahira Khan where he labeled her as a “mediocre model” and said she should now play motherly roles on-screen. After significant outrage, son Hamza Firdous took to Twitter to respond to what he felt was unwarranted hate against his father.
Firdous Jamal stirred controversy after making ageist remarks against Mahira Khan on Faisal Qureshi’s morning show.
After a wave of celebrities firmly stood in support for the actress, Firdous Jamal’s son responded to the controversial comments made.
Hamza Firdous defended his father and said there was no “personal grudge” behind his comments against Mahira Khan; “#FirdousJamal has given 45 years of sweat and blood to this industry. And that too without social media and only pure hard work…This person doesn’t need to hold grudges!”
#FirdousJamal has given 45 years of sweat and blood to this industry. And that too without social media and only pure hardwork. Where as today, many require branding and marketing, surgeries to stay top notch. This person doesn't need to hold grudges! His work has proven him.
— Hamza Firdous (@hamza_firdous) July 28, 2019
Hamza went on to say that his father’s comments were not misogynistic in any way, given that he had also praised actresses Sania Saeed, Saba Qamar and Mehwish Hayat in the same interview.
And also we should not shove everything under the rug of chauvinism and misogyny. If he were a chauvinist by any standard, he wouldn't have praised #Saniasaeed, #SabaQamar and #mehwishhayat in the same show.
— Hamza Firdous (@hamza_firdous) July 28, 2019
Hamza also clearly stated he had “different opinions” from his father and pleaded that any difference of opinion should not equate to “personal grudges.”
I said in the same show that "@theMahirakhan has represented us internationaly, is a big name and I'm thankful that keh woh Humari industry mein hain". I and my dad have different opinions so what?Should we use the difference of opinion to address personal grudges? #FirdousJamal
— Hamza Firdous (@hamza_firdous) July 28, 2019
Hamza closed his thoughts by expressing his respect for Mahira Khan and supported her upcoming film ‘Superstar.’
Like I said, I'm her fan and I'm certain that her stardom together with the efforts of every1 involved will make #superstar a #superhit and at the minimum the film will score 200cr at the box-office. All my best wishes!#postivevibes #FirdousJamal @TheMahiraKhan
— Hamza Firdous (@hamza_firdous) July 28, 2019
What are your thoughts on Hamza’s statements?