TikToker Areeka Haq has faced backlash for her problematic claim that some girls deliberately leak their own inappropriate videos to regain fame and media attention.

 

She made the shocking statement in a recent interview with Nukta, saying: "Many TikTok girls these days are leaking their inappropriate videos themselves. A while ago, couples on TikTok would make videos together and become famous. But once that trend faded, some girls started leaking videos to stay in the spotlight."

 

She further remarked that, "This strategy actually works. These girls get fame again. Earlier, I thought something was happening to them, but now I feel the girls themselves are responsible."

 

However, Areeka clarified that not all cases are the same. "Only a small number of girls leak their own videos. Most of the time, girls genuinely suffer," she said.

 

Areeka also stressed her own position on the matter, stating, "I didn’t need to do anything just to stay relevant in the media. I’ve never made such videos with any boy."

 

Despite making such serious allegations, Areeka did not name anyone. Her remarks come at a time when alleged explicit videos of several TikTokers, including Minahil Malik, Sajal Malik, Samia Hijab, Imsha Rehman, and Aliza Sahar, have surfaced online, sparking widespread conversation around privacy, exploitation, and self-promotion on social media.

 

Aside from the controversy, Areeka also opened up about her personal struggles as a content creator.

 

"I started making videos after matriculation, before getting admitted to the eleventh grade. I first made videos on an app called ‘Music Alley’, which later became TikTok," she shared.

 

She said her growing popularity attracted criticism both online and offline.

 

"I was criticised the most after I did a music video with Asim Azhar. People also targeted me when I got into university. The criticism was constant."

 

According to Areeka, social media personalities are often treated as public property.

 

"People feel they can say anything about us. They used inappropriate words too, and all this pushed me into depression," she revealed.

 

She credited her recovery to the support of her family, friends, and particularly actress Saba Qamar.

 

"Saba Qamar took my number from Asim Azhar and called me. She talked to me and helped me come out of depression," Areeka said.