Osman Khalid Butt slams men ogling women, promotes consent in new video
OG Osman Khalid Butt fans are well aware of the actor's hilarious YouTube sketches from more than a decade ago. It seems like Butt wanted a taste of the past, given that he recently posted a sketch on Instagram. "#ThandRakh - Itna kaafi hai ya mein aapki aur bajaun convince karne ke liye? (Keep calm - is this enough or should I take further digs to convince you?" reads the caption.
The sketch, which is a satirical take on the "pandemic" plaguing men that has them ogle women, seems like a welcome return to Butt's roots. In a follow-up comment on the post, Butt writes, "Time to bring an end to the pandemic of ogling women. Let’s end the culture of objectification, encourage accountability for men, build a culture of consent and make all public spaces safe for women. Respect boundaries, people!" The actor also thanked Kaala Dorya co-star Tamkenat Mansoor who helped "make the script tighter and added punchlines!"
The video begins with Butt addressing his viewers as a news anchor. "Today, we'll talk about a very important topic - a pandemic that has plagued our society for centuries. Its name is 'Ghoorititis.' Yes, due to this pandemic, men, due to no reason, feel inclined to stare," says Butt.
An abrupt cut follows, after which the actor states, "Seriously, so we're now at the point where we're claiming men have no shame or self-control. Anyway..." Butt then went on to highlight how men, regardless of place or time, seem to be overcome by a sort of craze whilst seeing women. He can be seen shaking his head disapprovingly at the notion.
"These actions were tolerable in older films, but in real life, you ogling women, is really creepy," continues Butt. He goes on to damn the audacious obstinance of men. He then introduces Basheer, a man who has allegedly rid himself of this "illness." A man with a censored face appears. "I used to X-ray every woman thinking she was pillaged spoils. But once I got married, when I noticed that the women in my house were seen with the same X-ray vision, I understood that this is not right. We shouldn't do this," claims the "reformed" Basheer.
Butt then states angrily, "So till it literally hit home, it was all good, yes?" as a hesitant Basheer scrambles to put together an answer. "The point is, don't be like Basheer," continues Butt. He then goes on to highlight the importance of consent, followed by a request to let women live their lives in peace. "As far as this pandemic is concerned, there is only one cure, my brothers," continues Butt. "Control yourself, and respect women."
By using satire and humour, Butt effectively addresses a pertinent societal issue in a thought-provoking manner. The video serves as a reminder of the need to combat the culture of objectification, promote consent, and foster an environment where women can live their lives without feeling violated or uncomfortable.
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