Pakistani entertainment industry needs to redefine masculinity: Adnan Malik
The actor essayed the role of a shy, Christian nurse in 'Cake'
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In an interview with BBC Asian Network, Pakistani actor Adnan Malik, while promoting his latest film Cake, stated that there is a need for more diverse male characters in Pakistani films and TV.
Malik questioned the availability of Pakistani men that are sensitive and compassionate in Pakistani cinema and also wondered why there weren't any who are comfortable taking no as an answer.
The Dil Banjaara actor added that people nowadays compare themselves to characters they see on the screen, which is why there is a need for all kinds of male characters, be it a macho action hero or a shy and sensitive one. He explained that having diversity in terms of male roles will help boys learn to respect women.
"I will play characters that I feel morally aligned to. If I am doing something that is misogynistic, I will definitely have second thoughts," Malik shared.
The 33-year-old former model mentioned that the local entertainment industry needs to redefine masculinity which will help promote a positive image of Pakistani men around the world.
Earlier, in an interview with The Express Tribune, Malik also spoke about representation of minorities in Cake. Playing a Christian in, the Sadqay Tumharay actor said that many minorities deal with discrimination, abuse and workplace inequality.
"I believe that my decision to play Romeo in Cake will help mainstream Christians in our society. Pakistanis need to see people of other religions in films, television dramas, stage plays, novels, stories and poems, in roles that are positive, admirable and respectable," he said.
Cake was Malik's debut film. He plays a shy nurse in the hit film - a role that not many actors would be comfortable playing.
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Malik questioned the availability of Pakistani men that are sensitive and compassionate in Pakistani cinema and also wondered why there weren't any who are comfortable taking no as an answer.
The Dil Banjaara actor added that people nowadays compare themselves to characters they see on the screen, which is why there is a need for all kinds of male characters, be it a macho action hero or a shy and sensitive one. He explained that having diversity in terms of male roles will help boys learn to respect women.
"I will play characters that I feel morally aligned to. If I am doing something that is misogynistic, I will definitely have second thoughts," Malik shared.
The 33-year-old former model mentioned that the local entertainment industry needs to redefine masculinity which will help promote a positive image of Pakistani men around the world.
Earlier, in an interview with The Express Tribune, Malik also spoke about representation of minorities in Cake. Playing a Christian in, the Sadqay Tumharay actor said that many minorities deal with discrimination, abuse and workplace inequality.
"I believe that my decision to play Romeo in Cake will help mainstream Christians in our society. Pakistanis need to see people of other religions in films, television dramas, stage plays, novels, stories and poems, in roles that are positive, admirable and respectable," he said.
Cake was Malik's debut film. He plays a shy nurse in the hit film - a role that not many actors would be comfortable playing.
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