The hit Pakistani drama Mann Mast Malang, a tale of love, revenge, and feuding families, has found itself at the center of a social media storm after a recent episode featured an intense romantic scene many viewers called “inappropriate” and “offensive.”

 

Written by Tere Bin writer Nooran Makhdoom and directed by Ali Faizan, the drama stars Danish Taimoor as Kabir Khan and Sahar Hashmi as Riya Asghar Ali. 

 

The story follows two rival families torn apart after Kabir accidentally kills Riya’s mother sparking a complex emotional and romantic entanglement between the two leads.

 

While the drama has maintained popularity across Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Nepal for its gripping storyline and strong performances, its recent episode drew backlash for a scene that many felt crossed the line of decency. Kabir forcefully grabs Riya and pulls her into a passionate dance sequence, which was meant to portray emotional intensity but instead left many viewers disturbed.

 

Shortly after the episode aired, X (formerly Twitter) filled up with reactions both critical and humorous. One viral post sarcastically labeled the scene, “Fifty Shades of Gluta Taimoor (Pakistani version).”

 

Another user wrote, “Every clip of Danish Taimoor I’ve seen today has been against my will.”

 

Critics accused the show of glamorizing harassment and pushing the boundaries of acceptable content on mainstream Pakistani TV.

 

“It’s quite sad to see that Pakistani dramas, once celebrated for their subtle romance, are now borrowing indecency from Indian content.”

 

“Harassment is being normalized in Pakistani dramas.”

 

Others expressed broader concerns about the impact of such portrayals on audiences, with one comment reading, “These vulgar dramas have destroyed the innocent minds of people.”

 

Others took aim at Danish Taimoor himself, with fans pointing out a contradiction between his real-life image and the kind of scenes he’s now portraying on screen.

 

Further controversy erupted after another scene showed Kabir handcuffing Riya to a bed to stop her from leaving. This moment quickly went viral and divided the internet.

 

Some called it "cringeworthy" and “overdramatic,” while others defended the scene by pointing out how audiences often accept similar scenes in Western or Indian content without backlash.

 

“Drama is too good. The story, the script, and the performance are perfect, but being this physical is making me hate it.”

 

“Lately, Pakistani dramas are turning into short-reel dramas we scroll past in our feeds.”

 

Mann Mast Malang has aired 41 episodes so far and continues to receive both praise and criticism. While many fans appreciate the chemistry between Danish Taimoor and Sahar Hashmi, a growing number are calling for greater cultural sensitivity in how romantic or intimate scenes are portrayed.

 

Some fans are urging production houses to remember the cultural context and audience expectations, asking, “Are ratings more important than values?”