Sara Khan's 'feminism vs tradition' interview sparks debate online

Actress Sara Khan has sparked online backlash after saying she’s not a feminist and prefers being seen as a "traditional" woman.

In her recent interview with Independent Urdu, Sara said she does not consider herself a “big feminist” but rather aligns with conventional gender norms and traditions.

According to her, men should be given the position that is traditionally “reserved for them” so that women can live peacefully.

“I am a woman who stays at home. I don’t like standing in queues for bills, and I want to be treated the same way traditional women were treated,” she said.

Sara Khan’s comments on feminism gained significant attention on social media and quickly went viral.

One user commented that feminism means raising a voice for oppressed women; it’s not about standing in queues or not.

Another user criticised her by saying this kind of thinking is holding Pakistan back, as more than half the population remains confined to their homes.

On the topic of India banning the Instagram accounts of Pakistani showbiz stars, Sara said she was not aware of the situation until her husband and singer, Falak Shabbir, informed her through a screenshot showing that her account had been blocked in India.

According to the actress, “I didn’t take it personally, but I felt sad for my Indian fans who will no longer be able to see me on Instagram.”