Sadaf Kanwal’s latest interview and her views about feminism have taken the internet by storm. While her interview has managed to cause quite a stir, this definitely is
Sadaf Kanwal, in an interview, has reduced the meaning of feminism to household chores & taking care of one’s “miyan”.
While sitting in an interview with her husband Shahroz Sabswari, Sadaf Kanwal resorted to calling feminism a product of “liberalism” and expressed that she believed our culture revolves around husbands.
Sadaf kanwal said wife should carry her husband's shoes, understand all needs of the husband and husband does not need to understand his wife's needs.#SadafKanwal pic.twitter.com/Rrls9hwnhU
— Sagar Suhindero (@SagarSuhindro) July 31, 2021
The internet did not take kindly to Sadaf’s regressive remarks and the netizens were quick to criticize her.
People were quick to respond to Sadaf’s statements and call her out on her problematic statements.
Sadaf Kanwal dropping her career to marry Shahroz Subzwari, who hasn't achieved anything to his name, and then giving sexist comments on how as a wife, she should pick up his shoes and clothes and a man's status is higher is peak patriarchal bullshit
— Manal Faheem Khan 🇵🇸 (@ManalFaheemKhan) July 31, 2021
If Sadaf Kanwal feels that she's empowered today, she should realize its feminism which granted her that freedom and privilege. Its years of fighting with patriarchy that enables women to pursue education, practice their individuality, bodily autonomy, and their right to live as
— nayab (@muscleandmasail) July 30, 2021
not sadaf kanwal talking shit about “liberals” yes babe open up your Instagram in front of conservatives don’t be shy let’s see it https://t.co/OxL9IPCiCu
— fatima (@tinycatleo) July 30, 2021
People have been dragging Sadaf Kanwal for a whole lot of reasons
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Sadaf’s statement on “jootay and kapray” was an absolute favorite for memes!
jab sadaf ko sherry k jotain na mily pic.twitter.com/kpUauYuyst
— yo w@sssup (@enemain3) August 1, 2021
#SadafKanwal searching for Sherry's shoes pic.twitter.com/GwjI2F76W9
— W@Q@R (@WaqarHaiderShah) July 31, 2021
Then, the ‘Sherry’ jokes started pouring in.
#SadafKanwal
Sherry pic.twitter.com/idHJnMZFQM— ♋ (@cancer_077) July 31, 2021
Sadaf sitting in her privileged car wearing Sonya batla (expensive designer) finding sherry baby's shoes #SadafKanwal pic.twitter.com/HC3sASanCP
— Anam R Khan (@AnamRKahn) July 31, 2021
Sherry’s shoes definitely took the crown for being joked about the most
sadaf sherry ka intazar krty hoye pic.twitter.com/77yLCs7hwM
— yo w@sssup (@enemain3) August 1, 2021
Sherry k jootay
– #SadafKanwal pic.twitter.com/QXAaheg3Cn
— High On Chaye (@HighOnChaye) July 31, 2021
Sherry’s clothes weren’t far behind either when it came to memes and jokes!
Caught her ironing Sherry baby's clothes #SadafKanwal pic.twitter.com/t43lJMHUTJ
— Anam R Khan (@AnamRKahn) July 31, 2021
sherry’s face when he realizes she doesn't istri his clothes…… pic.twitter.com/9yXH5sk4nG
— leena #FreePalestine🇵🇸 (@Leena_Ghani) July 30, 2021
However, the strange mixture of comments by Sadaf Kanwal just didn’t sit well with people and the jokes kept on coming
The puzzle which i think no one is able to solve …..#SadafKanwal
😂😂🤔🤔🤔 pic.twitter.com/Bl6p2FwMHJ— AWAIS AHMAD (@AWAIS15305) July 30, 2021
Okay, this one takes the crown for being the funniest!
Sadaf meri bat suno, sherry se shadi karne ka tumhara koi maqsad nahi tha tum uski masi bhi bansakti thi.🤪
— kinzaaayyyy ♡ (@KinzasDiary) August 1, 2021
While Sadaf Kanwal remained in the limelight, people did not forget the man-babies applauding her either
Quite a number of men have taken to the internet to applaud Sadaf for her statements which, pretty much, sum up the role of a woman as a caretaker of the husband.
all the men agreeing with #SadafKanwal are mamas babies who think marriage is having a nokar/massi pic.twitter.com/mT84F3CGzj
— abdullah imran 🇵🇸 (@abdifyy) July 31, 2021
GIven how everything transpired, is it not high time that celebrities and influencers tread carefully with their words when it comes to sensitive issues? Anyway, what do you think of Sadaf’s statements? Have something to add? Sound off in the comments section below.
Cover image via @sadafkanwal/Twitter & @cultural.popriation/ Twitter