Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, known for his strong female characters that break stereotypes, recently sparked a debate on social media with his comments on burqa and parda. In an interview with Samdish Unfiltered, he expressed discomfort with women claiming they are comfortable wearing a burqa or observing parda.
Imtiaz Ali's Controversial Statement
A viral video from the interview shows Imtiaz saying, "I don't like when someone says 'I am comfortable in my Burqa. I am comfortable in my parda.' It's a degenerated society, if you feel like this, it's not okay." He added, "It means that you have become so victimized in your mind, I don't know how."
Samdish responded by acknowledging the diversity of societal groups, stating that if a community has collectively agreed on certain practices, he would not interfere. Imtiaz countered, "Nai tokne wali baat nai hai. But the people around me, my thinking is not that I am stopping someone or I am going to someone's house and talking. But there should be tolerance, moderation. See, my latest thought is that where have the moderates gone? Nowadays, everyone is extreme. Dialogue has become difficult. I am not your enemy. I will still enjoy your nihari."
Reactions and Context
Imtiaz's comments have drawn mixed reactions online, with some supporting his view and others criticizing it. The filmmaker is currently promoting his latest film, 'Main Vaapas Aunga', which stars Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina. The film released in cinemas on June 12 and has been receiving positive reviews.
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