LAHORE: Singer turned politician Abrar-ul-Haq’s criticism on ‘modern’ mothers playing ‘Baby Shark’ triggers social media, with some showing support and praise for his comments while others criticised it.
“In the past, mothers used to teach the kalma to their children, nowadays they give their phones on which the kids listen to ‘baby shark’,” Abrar-ul-Haq had said speaking at a convention marking PTI’s three-year performance.
The statement by Abrar-ul-Haq sparked a debate on social media where some supported his sentiment while others disagreed. Actress Nadia Hussain reacted to the video on Twitter and criticised the singer.
“Not sure how you go from listening to the Kalma from your mother to belting out song such as ‘Nach Punjaban’ or ‘Billo De Ghar’,” she said on Twitter, referring to the singer’s popular songs about women.
Maa ki godh se kalma sunte sunte NACH PUNJABAN ya BILLO KE GHAR tak ka safar pata nahi kese tey kia https://t.co/L0dVYq6Jpx
— NADIA HUSSAIN (@NADIAHUSSAIN_NH) August 28, 2021
Yasir Hussain also backed Nadia up by sharing her critique on social media. “You’ve hit the nail on the head. Good one,” he said on instagram Stories.
Meanwhile, Zarnish Khan criticised those making personal attacks against Haq character in light of his comments. “If someone says a good thing, let’s term it as such,” she said on Instagram Stories.
“Let’s not ignore what they said or judge their whole lives. If this goes on then we’ll have to practice becoming deaf to good statements,” the actress added. Singer Amanat Ali also commented in defence of Abrar Haq on a post by the publication Galaxy Lollywood on Instagram.
“Abrar ul Haq did not say anything wrong. He didn’t shame mothers or any women here. He just said the truth which includes all of us! It should be an eye opener for us rather than throwing a fit at him. We do not have to criticise everything,” he wrote.
