Pakistani actors Farhan Saeed and Mamya Shajaffar are currently promoting their Eid release 'Luv Di Saun', and a recent interview has sparked discussion about age, gender and opportunities for women in the entertainment industry.
Farhan Saeed and Mamya Shajaffar, two well-known Pakistani actors, will soon be seen together in the Eid release 'Luv Di Saun'.
The two stars previously worked together in the drama 'Jhok Sarkar'. These days, they are appearing in various interviews across digital and electronic media to promote their upcoming film.
Farhan recently appeared on a YouTube show alongside Mamya as part of the film’s promotional campaign. During the conversation, Farhan was asked about the different standards applied to male and female actors on screen.
The question focused on why audiences often accept older heroes opposite younger actresses, but raise objections when an older actress appears with a younger male actor.
Farhan calls Pakistani media more welcoming
Responding to the question, Farhan Saeed said he believes the Pakistani media industry is better than many entertainment industries around the world in this regard.
He said many Pakistani heroines have started or continued their careers after becoming mothers, adding that Pakistan is even ahead of Hollywood in this matter.
Farhan said that in the neighbouring country, actresses are often considered retired after marriage. By contrast, he said the Pakistani entertainment industry is more welcoming toward women and continues to give them opportunities after marriage and motherhood.
‘Every age has a story’
Farhan acknowledged that criticism does exist, but said married actresses and mothers are still widely watched and accepted by Pakistani audiences. He added that even older women have married younger men, and society has shown openness in such cases.
According to Farhan, Pakistani audiences continue to consider actresses as heroines even after marriage, children and later stages of life.
He said grandmothers are also appearing as heroines, stressing that every age has a story and it depends on the script.
Mamya Shajaffar agreed with Farhan Saeed’s views during the interview. Her agreement added weight to the discussion around women’s representation, age diversity and changing attitudes in Pakistan’s entertainment industry.
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