Leading by example: Iqra Aziz's decision to quit drama opposite Feroze sets new precedent

Actor’s withdrawal from project involving the accused is being lauded online

News of actor Iqra Aziz’s withdrawal from an upcoming project with Feroze has been making the rounds on social media, with many praising the celebrity for setting a new precedent.

Several are applauding the Suno Chanda actor for “leading by example” while denouncing accused actor Feroze for the purported mistreatment of his ex-wife. Osman Khalid Butt, Usama Khilji, and her elder sister Sidra were amongst the first to acknowledge Iqra’s step as a brave one.

Butt has always made headlines due to his partake in online discussions. After having expressed solidarity with Aliza in an Insta post, the Baaghi actor tweeted, "More power to you, Iqra! Leading by example."

More power to you, Iqra!
Leading by example.#IqraAziz

— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) October 26, 2022

More people joined in to show their support, such as Sidra, Iqras's sister. Taking to social media, the Suno Chanda star's sibling "set the record straight" by penning Iqra's perspective online. She informed the public that Iqra did not wait to make her announcement, and backed Aliza from the start. "Just to set the record straight. Iqra did not wait till the proof had come out. As soon as Aliza spoke about the domestic abuse, Iqra excused herself from the project."

Sidra also pointed out that this decision was a huge sacrifice for the star as she dismissed a project that could have revived her acting career. "She had been waiting for a year to make her comeback," she added.

Just to set the record straight. Iqra did NOT wait till the proof had to come out. As soon as Alizey voiced the domestic abuse, iqra excused herself out of the project which she had been waiting for a year to begin as her ‘comeback’ sort of. Absolutely needed 👏 👏 👏 https://t.co/tXKEC1Rd7a

— Sidra Aziz (@NamkeenJalebi) October 26, 2022

Making a separate post, Sidra updated fans about the Qurban actor's well-being, "Was on call with sister, she was a bit overwhelmed but had been thinking to do the right thing no matter what. Told her everyone loves her. Respect and love are something God gives us."

Had a call with sister, she had been a bit overwhelmed with everything but had been thinking to do the right thing no matter what. Told her everyone loves her and izzat aur kaam dena Allah ke haath me hai

— Sidra Aziz (@NamkeenJalebi) October 26, 2022

Usama Khiliji also praised her "excellent decision" and proceeded to call her a "role model." The news also fared well with other Twitter users as one posted about how Iqra has "won our hearts once again."

Excellent decision by Iqra Aziz - great role model 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 https://t.co/JkDwb8xTIw

— Usama Khilji (@UsamaKhilji) October 26, 2022

Girl here you won our hearts once again#iqraaziz ❤️ pic.twitter.com/iNqySkocJZ

— 𝓐𝓵𝓸𝓻𝓪 ⋆ (@fairy_tone) October 26, 2022

Another highlighted that the star did not just stand up to Feroze but also the production house she signed the project with. She wrote, "Really proud of Iqra Aziz. It's not easy, standing up to a production house. Especially since Feroze is one of their favourites."

Really proud of Iqra Aziz. It’s not easy: standing up to a production house. Especially since feroze is one of their favorites.

— Sid (@elleinax) October 26, 2022

While adding a hashtag to boycott the Tich Button star, a user congratulated Iqra for "backing off from a project she had earlier signed" and urged other actors to "follow suit."

Kudos to Iqra Aziz for backing off from a project she had earlier signed with Feroze Khan. Others should follow suit. #BoycottFerozeKhan

— Asad Rehman (@aurehman99) October 26, 2022

One user highlighted how Iqra "respected the law and her own sense of morality” by making this decision.

She didn't ask his removal. She left herself. That's respecting the law and her own sense of morality. #IqraAziz #FerozeKhan https://t.co/JyBwZ2Jo9w

— Niks (@Freakoh) October 26, 2022

The Khamoshi actor's husband, Yasir Hussain also stands in solidarity with Aliza, while more join in to oppose Feroze's further involvement in the entertainment industry.

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