Sheheryar Munawar asks ‘Sinf-e-Aahan’ critics to ‘rise above regional biases’

The actor took to the comments section of his Facebook post to address users calling for more representation

Actor Sheheryar Munawar, who is currently starring in the highly popular army drama Sinf-e-Aahan as Major Usama recently took to social media to express his disappointment over fans being unable to “rise above regional biases” after a user questioned the actor over why there were no Sindhi characters in the series. The actor expressed disappointment over viewers failing to see Pakistan as “one unit” not divided by matters of “region, caste, colour and religion”.

Munawar shared a picture of his character clad in full army uniform on Facebook on December 24, under which a user commented, “Why is there no role of a Sindhi woman in this drama?” To which the actor replied, “I believe all female characters are representing Pakistan and that is what matters the most.”

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Following the exchange, several users commented siding with either the actor’s point of view or that of the user who took issue with lack of representation. After a barrage of comments, the Parey Hut Love actor took to the comments section once again to write, “I am really surprised at some of the comments here and really disappointed by the scattered mindsets of some of our people!" he asserted.

Munawar continued, "Rise above your regional biases and always see Pakistan as one unit instead of segregating it on the basis of region, caste, colour and religion! Lastly, do your homework before spreading anarchy amongst the masses! Always focus on the actual message being delivered instead of trying to deviate from it."

Sinf-e-Aahan, loosely translated as the ‘Women of Steel’, is premised on the lives of six strong female characters from different socio-economic backgrounds set to conquer their goals of joining the army. The series stars Sajal Aly, Yumna Zaidi, Syra Yousuf, Kubra Khan, Yehali Tashiya Kalidasa and Ramsha Khan in the lead roles.