Renowned actress Maira Khan has expressed her desire to embrace wearing a hijab, acknowledging the potential impact on her acting career should she choose to do so.
During an appearance on a podcast, Maira Khan engaged in a candid conversation about various facets of her life, including her career, cosmetic surgery, and marriage. A video snippet from the podcast discussing hijab and the Pakistani cultural landscape has since gone viral across social media platforms.
The actress reflected on the stark contrast in reception between her attire, typically a traditional ‘kameez shalwar’, and the more modern and revealing outfits often sported by international stars like Katrina Kaif. She noted the societal preference for bold dress choices, citing a significant disparity in social media engagement based on clothing styles.
Addressing the cultural dichotomy, Maira Khan drew a comparison with Arab countries, highlighting their pervasive culture of hijab across all professions, including actresses, models, and anchors. However, she lamented the challenge of embracing hijab in Pakistan due to the prevalent mixed culture.
Maira explained the constraints faced by actresses in dramas, acknowledging the narrative demands often conflicting with wearing a hijab on-screen, highlighting the practical difficulties in aligning with certain character portrayals.
Expressing a personal conflict, she candidly admitted that her decision to embrace hijab might bring an end to her acting career. Maira shed light on the pressures faced by actresses, acknowledging the simultaneous reverence for religious values and the practical responsibilities of sustaining a household.
Furthermore, Maira Khan touched upon the societal construct of a woman’s role, emphasizing that if a husband is a capable breadwinner, many women may prefer to prioritize their families over pursuing careers outside the home.
