Actor Danish Taimoor recently celebrated the success two of his dramas on Instagram, sharing a post featuring a ratings chart and writing: "First and second. Success does not need a spotlight, it speaks for itself, loud and clear."

 

However, his celebration came at a time when he is facing intense public criticism for his role as Kabir Khan in the drama serial Man Mast Malang.

 

The drama has drawn backlash for its bold scenes, with many viewers demanding that it be banned.

 

In several scenes, Danish Taimoor and actress Sahar Hashmi - who play a married couple in the drama - are shown in intimate situations that have angered audiences. In one widely discussed scene, the two are shown lying on a bed with their hands handcuffed together. In another, Danish Taimoor is seen tying his wife's hands and feet with a rope.

 

The drama also features multiple dance sequences between the lead pair. 

 

Despite the backlash, Man Mast Malang continues to air and is surprisingly gaining popularity, as reflected by its online viewership numbers.

 

Meanwhile, Danish Taimoor’s other drama Sher has also begun airing and is receiving a strong positive response from the audience.

 

This week, two of Danish Taimoor’s dramas made it to the top five list. Sher ranked first, with its first two episodes garnering 25 million views, while Man Mast Malang came in second with 15 million views across three episodes.

His Instagram post celebrating this milestone received mixed reactions. Many criticized the violent and overtly romantic scenes in Man Mast Malang.

 

One user commented: "A young girl died due to the mentality cultivated by these same dramas. This is not success, it is exploitation."

 

Others expressed disappointment with Danish Taimoor’s choice of roles, stating that he is damaging his own image. One viewer wrote that his continued portrayal of such characters is "disappointing for his fans."