Veteran Pakistani actress Hina Khawaja Bayat has responded to critics questioning her dance video, urging people to embrace positivity and happiness.

The actress recently shared a video on Instagram, where she can be seen dancing to the popular Bollywood song London Thumakda on a London street while a musician performs live.

While sharing the video, she captioned it: "When a musician recognizes you and invites you to join him in a performance."

The video quickly went viral on social media, sparking mixed reactions from users. While some criticised her for dancing during Ramadan, others defended her, saying she was simply enjoying a happy moment.

Addressing the backlash, Hina Khawaja Bayat responded: "I know how happy an artist feels when their work is appreciated—that’s why I joined in."

She further added, "Sharing happiness only multiplies it. Those who don’t understand this are always stressed. Keep your thoughts positive and stay happy!"