Reema's light moment meets harsh winter

Actor's viral snowfall clip sparks debate

KARACHI:

A video of former Pakistani film and television actor Reema Khan singing amid snowfall has gone viral on social media, attracting widespread attention from fans and critics alike, at a time when large parts of the United States remain gripped by a deadly winter storm.

The short clip, shared by Khan herself on Instagram, shows her at a snow-covered location in the US with her husband and a few friends. Dressed in warm clothing and in a cheerful mood, the actor can be seen humming softly, seemingly enjoying the cold, wintry weather.

"Snow covers the world in white, as if giving life a clean page again," Khan wrote in the caption accompanying the video. "Snow much fun. License to chill. Freeze the moment," she added, reflecting a light-hearted tone as she embraced the snowfall.

However, the visuals did not resonate positively with everyone. After the video gained traction online, several social media users criticised the actor's style and questioned the appropriateness of sharing such content.

Some expressed surprise, saying that upon initially watching the clip they thought it was actress Meera, while another user addressed Khan directly, remarking that they had considered her sensible and advising her against posting such videos.

Other comments suggested that, amid extreme winter conditions, attention should be focused on helping those in need rather than on leisure activities. The mixed reaction comes as a powerful winter storm continues to batter vast swathes of the United States.

So far, at least 23 people have died in the cold weather which has forced communities to brace for prolonged freezing conditions. Extreme cold tightened its grip across the country, disrupting power supplies and paralysing transport networks from New Mexico to Maine.

A dangerous Arctic air mass has settled over much of the US. The National Weather Service warned that temperatures across much of the northern United States are expected to remain below freezing until February 1, with record lows forecast in parts of the South.

(WITH INPUT FROM AFP)