Saba Faisal thinks having sons brings you a sense of security but Hira Khan isn't impressed

Veteran actor maintained sons make parents’ lives easier

Renowned Pakistani television actor Saba Faisal stirred controversy with her recent comments extolling the importance of having sons, sparking a heated debate within the entertainment industry. Saba, known for her outspoken views on social issues, ignited the discussion when she asserted that having sons brings a sense of relief and security for women, even when they are not physically present.

“My younger sister used to say ‘Thank God, I don’t have sons’ because raising boys has its own troubles. She would say this often and we would remain silent. Then my brother-in-law passed away,” Saba recounted while appearing as a guest on a morning show. “One of her daughters is studying in Turkey, the other is in Australia. She’s all alone now.”

Sharing her family’s ordeal, the veteran actor stressed how she received a call from her sister crying about her car breaking down and how the bout of depression was brought on by being alone. “She said she was depressed. Why? Because sons are always with you. Even when they are not with you, there is a sense of security that they are there for you,” Saba contended.

However, her remarks faced swift condemnation from fellow actor Hira Khan, who took to her Instagram Story to express her disapproval. Khan labeled Faisal's statement as audacious and foolish, sparking a public exchange between the two actors. “Stunned by the audacity and stupidity,” the Mere Humsafar actor declared.

In a subsequent post, Saba's daughter, Sadia Faisal, defended her mother and called out Khan for her disrespectful remarks towards a senior artist. “Everyone has a right to speak whatever he/she wants! And I’m stunned by your words! Have some respect for senior artists in your own industry. Thank you,” Sadia penned. 

The exchange escalated as Khan reiterated her stance, citing Pakistan's regressive societal norms and the plight of daughters in the country. “In a country where newborn babies are killed just because they aren’t boys, where women are already considered a burden - it’s not okay for someone as big as Saba Ji to come and say things like these,” Khan maintained.

Clarifying that her sentiments come from a place of respect, she furthered on, “I absolutely respect her craft but this is not okay.” Responding to the criticism, Sadia rebuked Khan for misconstruing her mother's statement and urged her to consider the context before passing judgment. She wrote, “You’re taking it out of context. What she meant had nothing to do with whatever you said! Peace please.” 

Saba herself weighed in, suggesting that Khan lacked the necessary life experience to comprehend the essence of her words. “It takes a life’s experience to say this, Hira,” she replied.

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