Hina Parvez Butt has voiced strong opposition to reports of a planned drama based on the life of alleged drug dealer Anmol alias “Pinky.”
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader says such portrayals risk glamorising criminal figures in society.
Her remarks come amid debate over a biographical drama reportedly featuring actor Saba Qamar.
In a statement shared on social media, Hina Parvez Butt criticised the entertainment industry for allegedly planning content based on individuals linked to drug trafficking and crime.
اگر پنکی پر واقعی کوئی ڈرامہ بنایا جا رہا ہے تو یہ انتہائی شرمناک اور چھچھوری حرکت ہے۔ پنکی کوئی رول ماڈل نہیں جس پر ڈرامے بنائے جائیں۔ یہ ان تمام عورتوں کی بے عزتی ہے جنہوں نے معاشرے میں مثبت کردار ادا کیا اور ابھی بھی کر رہی ہیں۔ہم کب تک viewership کے چکر میں اور پیسے کیلئے… pic.twitter.com/E3TfslnKK5
— Hina Parvez Butt (@hinaparvezbutt) June 5, 2026
She said portraying such characters as heroes is not appropriate and sends a harmful message to the public.
According to her, media platforms should focus on highlighting positive contributors rather than glorifying criminal personalities.
“Not a role model,” says PML-N leader
Hina Parvez Butt stressed that individuals involved in illegal activities should not be turned into inspirational figures on screen.
She said:
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Criminal figures cannot be presented as heroes
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Drama content should promote positive societal values
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Youth should be guided through constructive role models
She added that commercial success should not come at the cost of social responsibility.
The PML-N leader further stated that the media industry has a responsibility to highlight women and individuals contributing positively to society.
She emphasised that showcasing “dignified and virtuous” women in constructive roles is more important than promoting controversial figures.
She also urged content creators to reconsider priorities and avoid projects that could glorify crime for viewership gains.
The controversy centers around reports that actor Saba Qamar may portray alleged drug queenpin Anmol, also known as “Pinky,” in a new biographical drama.
The discussion has sparked debate about whether real-life criminal figures should be dramatized for entertainment purposes.
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