Actor and writer Osman Khalid Butt has once again used wit and satire to challenge patriarchal norms, this time in response to a controversial tweet that circulated on X (formerly Twitter), following a scene from the most-talked drama Jama Taqseem.

 

The now-viral scene features Qais (played by Talha Chahour) asking his wife Laila (Mawra Hocane) to manage his daily essentials including socks, shoes, belt, and underwear because that’s how he was “raised” by his mother and family. The moment sparked widespread debate, prompting one netizen to share a list of “qualities” a woman must possess to be considered marriage material.

 

This list is weak. Allow me to expand:

- won’t whisper 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘢’𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘩 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘰𝘺 𝘐’𝘮 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 every time you breathe.
- doesn’t fry an egg without a haya ka tarrka.
- thinks a man can, God forbid, operate a… https://t.co/kuPqJcohW5

— Osman Khalid Butt 🇵🇸 (@aClockworkObi) October 19, 2025

 

The list read: “Never marry a girl who:

 

•             Doesn’t make breakfast for you

 

•             Can’t organize your daily essentials

 

•             Leaves your shoes and socks dirty

 

•             Doesn’t know how to tie a tie

 

•             Lacks basic domestic skills

 

•             Doesn’t respect traditional household roles”

 

Osman Khalid Butt, known for his sharp commentary and progressive views, responded with biting sarcasm, mocking the regressive checklist with his own exaggerated and hilarious “26-point guide” for what some men apparently expect from a wife.

 

“This list is weak. Allow me to expand,” he began, before launching into a satirical tirade that highlighted the absurdity of such expectations. His list included gems like: “Won’t whisper Masha’Allah my big strong boy I’m sure your daddy loves you every time you breathe.”

 

“Refuses to hand-wash your fragile masculinity in washing powder Nirma. Once said ‘therapy’ instead of ‘dua. Can’t make roti that heals your generational trauma. Doesn’t fold your emotional baggage & Oedipus complex neatly.”

 

Butt’s satire struck a chord across social media, with many applauding his ability to expose the underlying misogyny that often goes unchecked in desi households and media.

 

His post quickly went viral, with users praising the actor for calling out problematic gender roles with humor and insight.

 

Osman Khalid Butt has long used his platform to advocate for gender equality, mental health awareness, and the importance of progressive storytelling in Pakistani media.

 

The drama is winning hearts by showing the bitter realities of life and the writer has very aggressively handled the writing with some very harsh lessons taught in previous episodes.