Shocking and disappointing: Feroze's co-stars react to abuse allegations

Drama serial 'Habs' director Musadiq Malek, co-star Dania Enwer and more expressed solidarity with Aliza Khan

Since Syeda Aliza Sultan submitted evidence in court of having suffered alleged physical abuse at the hands of her ex-husband Feroze Khan, many celebrities, including Feroze's co-stars, have been speaking up against domestic violence on social media.

Many have expressed solidarity with Aliza and some are also spreading awareness about trauma survivors. Actor Ushna Shah, who is Feroze's Habs co-star, expressed her "shock" at the news. Taking to Twitter, the Baaghi star extended her support for Aliza. She said, "I am still processing this and in a state of shock. Nothing can justify violence against women."

I am still processing this and am in a state of shock. Nothing can and will justify violence against a woman. My heart is with Alizah as well as Sultan, and Fatima.

Ushna

— Ushna Shah (@ushnashah) October 25, 2022

Musaddiq Malek, the director of the drama, openly referred to Feroze as a "self-centered" and "egoistic man" while requesting people to continue watching his show. On Instagram, he wrote, "The hardest upload of Habs so far. A team of 40 people worked day and night for more than a hundred days to put up a show with blood and sweat. We can't let some ignorant, self-centered, egoistic man ruin that for all of us."

Soon after, the director emphasised that one must "separate the art from the artist." Malek went as far as calling Feroze an "a**hole," however, his account appears to have been deactivated ever since. After receiving many requests, Dania Enwer also shared her unpleasant experience with Feroze on the sets of Habs.

In an Instagram story, she noted, "I never knew him before this project, but while working he made unpleasant and derogatory remarks about women. It was not easy to cope with, and my last day of shooting with him was the most painful."

Dania concluded her statement by voicing her support for Aliza and her family. She said, "It is not easy to bring your trauma in front of the public."

Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 star Hira Soomro also expressed her "shock" and "disappointment" at the news online. She shared a photo of Feroze, writing, "Why should a woman get a beating for any man to feel better about himself?"

She further voiced her support for Aliza by stating, "Say no to violence and stand with those who need justice. Aliza, I am with you!"

Ayesha Omar, on the other hand, spoke about trauma survivors, highlighting where her stance lies regarding abuse victims.

Feroze has denied all evidence of abuse against him, while more celebs continue to speak against domestic violence in Pakistan and its lack of accountability.

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