Adnan Siddiqui clarifies ‘do takkay ki aurat’ controversy

LAHORE: Renowned actor Adnan Siddiqui recently addressed the controversy surrounding a pivotal dialogue from the hit drama Mere Paas Tum Ho in the latest episode of the podcast Excuse Me hosted by Ahmed Ali Butt.

The dialogue in question, “do takke ki aurat,” has been a subject of debate, with Siddiqui shedding light on its context and interpretation.

Butt initiated the discussion by highlighting the impact of the dialogue and the ensuing controversy, particularly the criticism directed at writer Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar for allegedly portraying women negatively.

Siddiqui, drawing from his conversation with Qamar, shared insights, stating, “I asked Qamar about the dialogue, and he clarified that ‘larki’ was used to refer to a single person, not women in general.”

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While expressing his reluctance to get involved in controversy, Siddiqui focused on providing context to the dialogue within the storyline of Mere Paas Tum Ho.

He explored the complexities of the characters, emphasising, “Both Mehwish and Shahwar bear equal blame. Danish, deeply in love with Mehwish, sacrificed much for her happiness. When he discovered his wife’s betrayal, his rage led to that dialogue.”

Siddiqui clarified that the dialogue wasn’t driven by malicious intent, explaining, “In his (Danish’s) fury, he couldn’t resort to vile invectives or swear words. He was a man of culture; he uttered what he did. It was directed solely at Mehwish, not intended to offend women in general. It’s crucial to understand the context within the storyline.”

The Ye Dil Mera actor urged audiences not to conflate the actions of the characters with real-life perceptions, emphasising the importance of distinguishing fiction from reality.

He added, “People should refrain from generalising; these words were specific to the characters. The characters in a storyline are not reflective of everyone.”

Continuing, Adnan Siddiqui discussed the idea that individuals, when overwhelmed by emotions, might react impulsively. He said, “People are humans; they’re capable of anything in certain situations. Let’s focus on the story; these words were confined to Mehwish and her actions.”