Hum TV's senior producer Umer Mukhtar has taken legal action against Mahnoor Rahim following her public allegations of harassment.

Mukhtar issued a defamation notice through his Instagram account. Rahim, a Lahore-based model and digital creator, had accused Mukhtar of sending her inappropriate messages at 3 a.m., despite being married. In an accompanying video, she said that similar messages were reported by multiple women, some of whom were underage at the time.

Mukhtar responded to Rahim’s allegations with a legal notice. “In light of recent public developments, I have decided to address this matter through the appropriate legal channels,” he said. He further stated, “Any action being taken is directed solely toward the relevant parties through due legal process. Out of respect for these proceedings, I will not be making any further public statements at this time. I place my trust in the justice system.”

Rahim also drew attention to Mukhtar’s connections with actress Hania Aamir, a United Nations Women National Goodwill Ambassador. She questioned how Aamir could advocate for safe digital spaces while being friends with Mukhtar. “How are you creating a safe digital space for women when you’re besties with a man who’s exploiting underage girls?” she asked.

When the videos went viral, Aamir clarified her position on Instagram, stating, “I hold a zero-tolerance stance toward harassment, exploitation and any conduct that compromises the safety and dignity of women and girls.” She added, “These are serious realities that must always be treated with gravity and respect. I support the courage it takes to come forward and stand firmly for environments where every woman and girl feels safe, heard, and protected.”

Other content creators supported Rahim’s claims. Quratulain Ahmed shared, “He messaged me and said I can’t sleep, can you make me sleep on call, and I was like???” Reeja Jay said she experienced similar messages from Mukhtar. Rahim advised women to block accounts that send unsolicited messages at odd hours, emphasizing, “If men are messaging you at 3 a.m. or 6 a.m., block them right now.”

Mahnoor Rahim has not responded to Mukhtar’s defamation notice as of now.