In solidarity with victims of domestic abuse, Iqra Aziz withdraws from project involving Feroze Khan

Actor Iqra Aziz has issued a statement as she retracts her involvement in upcoming drama, Sanwal Yaar Piya, starring Imran Ashraf Awan and Feroze Khan. The announcement came following evidence submitted in court against Khan’s violent and abusive behaviour with his wife Syeda Aliza Sultan. 

Joining Khan’s co-stars Ushna Shah, Dania Enwar and others in supporting Sultan’s allegations of abuse, Aziz took to Instagram with a statement.

She quoted, “To stay silent in the face of injustice is to side with the oppressor” and the Suno Chanda star finally broke silence, and also the contract for Wajahat Rauf directorial. She said the decision, although a "difficult" one, was "necessary" for her to not side with an alleged abuser. 

“In lieu of the situation regarding domestic violence, I have made the difficult but necessary decision to retract my project with Feroze Khan, as a sign of support for victims of domestic abuse. I support Aliza Sultan for seeking justice, more strength and power to you," read her note. 

Khan denied all abuse allegations levelled against him and will be taking legal action against all rumour mills. Aziz and Khan also starred together in Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3.