Saba Hamid reaction on dramas showing ‘oppressed women’
During an episode of Gup Shab with Vasay Chaudhry, renowned Pakistani performer Saba Hamid recently addressed an important subject regarding the portrayal of women in Pakistani shows. In response to a question from the audience on when oppressed women would no longer be shown in Pakistani dramas, Saba offered perceptive viewpoints on the relationships between societal reality and drama portrayal.
Experienced performer Saba, who has a thorough understanding of the industry, shared her thoughts on how Pakistani dramas mirror society standards. She said, “I can’t give you a time for when we’ll get out of this, because a drama is made on what is visible in society.”
She went on to emphasize, saying, “People assume plays influence society, but I think otherwise. Through our dramas, we depict social issues as they arise. If there is obvious oppression of women, it will be documented. The cyclical relationship between television dramas and society narratives is clarified by this viewpoint. Saba proposes that dramas function as a mirror, reflecting the prevailing themes and dynamics inside a particular culture, instead of creating cultural standards. The actress makes the implication that the emphasis should shift from dramas to addressing and bettering the real circumstances and treatment of women in society.
Pakistani plays, which frequently feature tales that highlight societal difficulties, gender injustice, and the struggles experienced by women, have received both praise and criticism for how they represent women. Saba’s comment starts a wider discussion on how the entertainment business can represent a variety of stories while recognizing and tackling real-world problems.
The seasoned actor previously stated, “Our dramas should show the honest picture of society,” in an interview with Urdu News. Dramas shouldn’t only be about people crying and moping; they should also be entertaining. Dramas should be handled the same way as everyday life. I would like to ask the authors to produce more comedies and lighthearted television.”
When discussing the apprehensions that viewers have regarding dubious content on television, Saba said, “We can’t say that the industry has been destroyed with the recent shows,” she said, adding that it has been constantly changing. That’s what occurs when you move from one set of norms to another. The shows are different, but they’re still good.
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