Pakistani actor Kubra Khan has addressed comments regarding her appearance and age in the hit ongoing drama serial Doctor Bahu, admitting that while she chooses not to respond publicly, the comments deeply affect her.
During her appearance on Gloss Etc. by Maliha Rehman, Kubra spoke of the criticism surrounding her on-screen pairing with actor Shuja Asad, who plays Salman in the hit drama.
Host Maliha Rehman recalled how, shortly after the drama premiered, many viewers questioned whether Kubra’s character, Sania, and Shuja Asad’s Salman looked convincing together on screen.
She also pointed out that Kubra had faced similar conversations during Noor Jahan, and asked whether such discussions were hurtful.
“Of course. Just because I don’t respond doesn’t mean I’m not affected by it,” she responded.
The actor went on to criticise the unrealistic beauty standards that, in her opinion, continue to dominate the entertainment industry and society, and explained that people often expect actresses to fit into a narrow definition of beauty.
“Our industry and our culture have created a very small mould that not everyone can fit into. Unfortunately, I’m one of those people who doesn’t fit that mould,” she said.
Kubra added that women were frequently judged based on their appearance rather than their talent.
“People think a girl has to be fair-skinned, size zero, tall, or have perfect hair to be considered beautiful. If you don’t fit into that mould, you’re made to feel like you’re not good enough,” she said.
She admitted that she has lived with such judgments for years, but has realised that it is impossible to justify herself to everyone or seek validation from every opinion.
