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Worst selfie ever? Everyone seems to think so

Komal Rizvi has been criticised for posting pictures with Edhi as he lay on his bed, unwell

Entertainment Desk July 06, 2015

Komal Rizvi has been criticised for posting pictures with Edhi as he lay on his bed, unwell. PHOTO: KOMALRIZVI/FACEBOOK

Singer Komal Rizvi has been in the forefront of charitable causes this Ramazan. But has her recent 'selfie' act gone too far?

Komal recently visited Abdul Sattar Edhi who is extremely unwell. Edhi sb's ill-health however didn't deter Komal from clicking a selfie with the philanthropist as he lay on the bed while she cheerfully looked in the camera. She then posted the photo on her Facebook page.

"There is only one man in Pakistan, only one, that has dedicated his AND his entire families life to selfless service and charitable causes for this thankless Nation and continues to do so despite his dialysis with another great man Dr.Adeeb Rizvi at the age of 90!" her Facebook post stated.

"I cannot thank Almighty enough for giving me this unforgettable moment and opportunity to meet the most important man in Pakistan.

"The man and his beautiful wife, whose enormous and endless wealth and prosperity cannot be measured by mere dollars," Komal wrote on Facebook.

Komal responded to the criticism on Facebook saying:

"The controversial Selfie with Edhi"

I walked into his office with his grandchildren and his face lit up with a... http://t.co/72T3xiDGx6
— Komal Rizvi (@KomalRizviZ) July 6, 2015

We're not entirely sure his face 'lit up'...

While her trip to visit Edhi sb might have been an eventful one, people didn't share the same zest and enthusiasm as the singer.

https://twitter.com/ygoldt/status/617843295574691843

Not all moments are for selfies. Not all selfies are for social media. #KomalRizvi #Edhi #WTHmoment pic.twitter.com/gpV0C107JZ
— Humeira♦️حمیراء (@humeiraajaz) July 5, 2015

Wrong timing level: #KomalRizvi. #Edhi
— Mehrosh Aslam (@mehrosh_a) July 6, 2015

@StarsPakistan well #komalrizvi has done an immature stuff.. i would say
— Abdul Mannan Ghani (@MannanGhani) July 5, 2015

You have to draw the line somewhere. Komal's selfie with #Edhi is embarrassing to say the least! #komalrizvi
— fahash (@fahashh) July 5, 2015

https://twitter.com/ygoldt/status/617839447095291904

Apparently #KomalRizvi decided it was more important to take a selfie with Edhi saab than to pray for his health. pic.twitter.com/mV2BkUGxWw
— Hamna (@hamnaeee) July 5, 2015

"Oh both your kidneys have failed? That's sad. But wait, first let me take a selfie" #KomalRizvi #Shame #Sarcastic pic.twitter.com/mXIvatyJqu
— میر (@Hamzamir16Mir) July 5, 2015

All photos have been taken from Komal Rizvi's Facebook page

COMMENTS (33)

umar | 9 years ago | Reply This is the worst selfie i have witnessed so far in my life and i wish not to see such again

Ashraf | 9 years ago | Reply Does Mr.Edhi drink Pepsi? In the second photo you can see rows of Pepsi cans in the background.

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Anon | 9 years ago | Reply @Bokharee: Would you?

NotTappi | 9 years ago | Reply A sad example of base opportunism! Now let us also know how much she has ever contributed to Edhi Sahib's efforts financially? I can only express my apologies to him and Mohtramah Bilquis Sahiba for this crass example of base commercialism. And, pity this 'paper for the low stoop - pictures and all!

Bokharee | 9 years ago | Reply At least some one went to see the great man. Is there any one who can come forward to donate his/her kidney for Edhi? ...............no one.

Anon | 9 years ago | Reply @Hammad: Agreed that not many people spend their time in such work but there is a limit to everything. This was more of a, "oh i better take a selfie so that I can flaunt my noble work around." Any noble work flaunted immediately dies. She didn' have to take a selfie and post it. Doing noble work does not give you a visa to act immaturely !!!

Imran | 9 years ago | Reply If anything Edhi should've at least smiled. He's not too ill to smile.

shazi | 9 years ago | Reply @Shoab Sheikh: wow must be nice having internet access in jail! only in Pakistan

Anonymus | 9 years ago | Reply Be fair with lady! This was the best position to have selfie, alternatively she should have been in bed with Edhi sb. to take picture.

Max | 9 years ago | Reply If her visit cheered up an ailing old man and his family, what's the harm?! Heat getting to Pakistani minds. Everybody just chill :)

fahad | 9 years ago | Reply can we pakistanis please let someone do what they wanna do without interfering in their personal matters ,this mentality of criticising everyone has led us where we actually are ,time to ponder and reflect

bilal | 9 years ago | Reply Well done komal. We are no one to judge your intentions and you did an amazing thing by paying him a visit.

Fawad Ali Khan Utmanzai | 9 years ago | Reply I think there is nothing wrong with this selfie... She visited and recorded her visit in an image.

ali | 9 years ago | Reply shameful very narcissistic Komal.

Ali | 9 years ago | Reply This is quite ironical. It normally happens with our desi foreigners who pretend to care a lot yet don't want to feel the suffering in real.

Milind | 9 years ago | Reply To me Edhi Saab & Komal Rizvi appear to be father-daughter and I find this is the best. In fact anybody who doesn't know them, could be forgiven for thinking her to be Daddy's little daughter. However it takes some sick minds with the houlier-than-thou attitude, to judge and castigate her and term this the worst selfie. All in the month of Ramzan and in the name of Islam!!!

Rehan | 9 years ago | Reply People seriously need to get their heads examined. This person has enough courtesy to go out and visit this guy while he's in the hospital and he gets slammed for one naive gesture? I bet people throwing a tantrum over that selfie haven't even bothered visiting Edhi sahib and don't even bother one of their own when they're sick and in the hospital.

Asadullah | 9 years ago | Reply If ever there was a saint then it is Abdul-Sattar Edhi. Nobody like him for thousands of miles and hundreds of years.

Shakti | 9 years ago | Reply @Sham: Did anybody ask Shri.Edhi if he had a problem with the selfie?

Sham | 9 years ago | Reply If Edhi sahab does not have a problem with that selfie, why do we ?

Raisani | 9 years ago | Reply Wow! Selfie is most important "marta hai tou mar jaye koi unki bala se".

Salman - SK | 9 years ago | Reply Looking at Komal's picture with Bilquis Edhi, she seems to be like her daughter. I do not see one thing wrong with her selfie with Edhi Sahib. Except only if sensationalism demands creating such stories to fill space and raise non-issues. To honor and respect those who have spent their lifetime in the service of humanity is a laudable act in itself and Komal deserves our appreciation for doing just that by visiting Edhi Sahib.

Shakti | 9 years ago | Reply It must have been humiliating to Shri.Edhi

rude | 9 years ago | Reply Totally irrelevant : but I must say Komal is still hot.

Dr Harris Shahzad | 9 years ago | Reply I find this piece very distasteful. Komal had the courtesy to take their permission and take a picture. She atleast has shown who really works for the country. It's better than people who take selfies next to nobodys or some Indian artistes. She highlighted and encouraged her own Pakistani legend. Why does our nation find ways to degrade anything we do, yet always happy to honour those who aren't Pakistani.

Point | 9 years ago | Reply Actions are judged by intentions. I don't think her intentions were bad.

fact is fact | 9 years ago | Reply why do pakistanis care so much about such things. who are you to decide if it was worst selfie or the best.. who are you decide about the timing. did anyone know the take of Mr Edhi on the pic ? Does anyone know if he was not ok with this selfie or not ? come on people grow up and think about the stuffs that will help you in the future

Shoab Sheikh | 9 years ago | Reply If there weren't so many fake cases existing against I would have donated 500 billion rupees to Edhi foundation existing instead of taking selfies. I'm currently existing in jail because these people have framed me. I'm existing so I wish Edihi Shaib the best and hope he exists to see me flee prison to make donation.

Lobster | 9 years ago | Reply Its not only worst but depicts shameful attitude as well

Shahid | 9 years ago | Reply Dont let one ill-planned selfie ruin the social work this girl is doing. At least she went, how many of us can say the same? Lets not be judge and jury.

Prada | 9 years ago | Reply Yep. Easily among the worst selfie ever.

Hammad | 9 years ago | Reply Oh come on ET, whats so big deal in it? Thats actually a good gesture by Pakistani celebrities paying visits to Mr. Edhi and sharing some light moments. How many of those who commented on her picture have spared a day or an hour for such wonderful people of Pakistan? Our mentally sick people need to learn to see the positive side rather than criticizing everyone from Hamza Ali Abbasi to Komal Rizvi. I heard Mr and Mrs Edhi long time back in an interview appreciating celebrities or big names who come and share some good time with them and with the suffering children..... criticism is the easiest thing to do . . . .

Yusuf | 9 years ago | Reply How about one with Bilawal. Please.

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