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"There is a reason why I boycotted the Emmy Awards for Burqa Avenger," he said in his post adding that "the West uses such platforms, meant for celebrating excellence, to advance their political agendas."
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He used the example of the Iranian journalist who was given a Human Rights Award for campaigning against the law in Iran which makes it compulsory for women to wear the hijab.
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"Another glorious example of western hypocrisy: The Human Rights award has been given to an Iranian journalist who is campaigning against Hijab. Western hypocrisy has reached a new low," he said about the award.
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Burka Avenger was nominated in the Emmy Kids Awards in the category of Animations.
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The story revolves around an animated female superhero Jiya who fights for justice, peace and education for all. Abbasi gives his voice to Baba Bandook in the story.
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Despite Hamza Ali Abbasi's decision to not attend the award ceremony, fans of the animated story took to social media to laud the efforts of its creators.
Burka Avenger Nominated For International Emmy Kids Award... http://t.co/bQMAmGuJfg
— Pak Media Revolution (@pmrevolution) February 19, 2015
WOW. Some Pakistani friends just told me about kids animation "Burka Avenger". http://t.co/8jK52oJzWR
— cittw (@cittw) February 20, 2015
Love that Ainy Jaffri took Pakistani designers to an int platform along with #BurkaAvenger! So happy that this awesome series was nominated!
— fahash (@fahashh) February 21, 2015
#Awards #AwardsSeason #Emmys #emmynominee in #burkaavenger the talented and gorgeous @ainooo in our… https://t.co/dSX8gPTKqa
— mohsin ali (@mohsintawasulii) February 23, 2015
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