Hamza Ali Abbasi receives flak for degrading item numbers in Pakistani movies

Twitterati called out the actor for his role in 'Jawani Phir Nahi Aani'

Hamza Ali Abbasi is known to make sure that his voice is heard loud and clear.

While the activist surely does have an opinion on almost everything that stirs up controversy, this time around Abbasi gave his two cents on how the censor board is allowing movies with item numbers to be run on the channels.

The Mann Mayal star took to social media to voice his opinions. He wrote, "Its heart-breaking and disappointing to see some brilliant Pakistani film-makers still using ITEM NUMBERS to sell their films."



He went on to say, "How can the censor board allow such filth to run in cinemas and how can PEMRA allow this to be run on channels Pakistani artists finally managed to get enough respect in the society that now young educated boys and girls from good families are coming into this field, please don't spoil this hard earned respect by putting on a flesh show and calling it glamour!"

Talking about women empowerment, religion and traditions, Hamza wrote, "Item songs degrade women and objectify them. Which goes against the essence of Women's Empowerment and Women's Rights, our religion and our norms."

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— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) July 23, 2017

Soon after Abbasi's tweet, Twitter was abuzz, calling out the actor for his role in one of the blockbusters of Pakistani cinema, Jawani Phir Nahi Aani.

Agreed but kindly tell us why you did acting in YJPNA ??

— Arba (@ArbaSiddiqui) July 23, 2017

Why don't you talk directly to Nadeem Baig, Yasir Nawaz and other friends of yours? Can't you change their stereotypical & filthy mindset?

— ᗅسᗅᗫ™ (@iAsadM) July 23, 2017

what about ur own role in #JPNA dont you think its not unfair

— 🇵🇰 Qazi Rizwan 🇦🇪 (@HMRizwan66) July 23, 2017

what about ur role in jawani phir ni ani dosrey ko criticize krne se pehle banda apne apko dekh le ya sahi karey shame

— Hebasiddqui🇵🇰🇵🇰 (@Hebasiddqui1) July 23, 2017

Tu bhi tou Swimming pool mein se nikla tha goggles pehen k..

— adi (@aadilalee) July 23, 2017

https://twitter.com/mariyamzakaria/status/889186827105644544

Quite rich coming from one of the characters of Jawani Phir Nahi Aani!

— Adnan Malik (@adnanjmalik) July 23, 2017

Well, this user summed up the opinions of many pretty well.

https://twitter.com/iamiqrazafar/status/889327457924468740

https://twitter.com/iamiqrazafar/status/889327935626383360

We wonder what Abbasi might have to say to this.

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