The much-awaited Aurat March took place on Sunday in various cities of Pakistan. Amidst the crowd were spotted some of our favorite celebrities who marched for women rights and gender equality.
Here are some of the moments featuring Pakistani celebrities captured at Aurat March 2020:
Mahira Khan
After people were eager to catch a glimpse of her in years past, Mahira Khan showed up at the Aurat March 2020 with a placard demanding equality.
She also posed with the women of Sindh Police and put the moment up as her Instagram story.
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy
Two-time Oscar winner was present at the Aurat March 2020 with a beautiful message written on her placard regarding the individuality of women. Ms. Chinoy has been a consistent presence at this event.
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Mira Sethi
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Mira Sethi marched at the Aurat March and also shared a heartfelt Instagram post about the reason why she chose to March.
Hajra Khan
As captured by fellow-marcher Mira Sethi, captain of the national women’s football team Hajra Khan was at the Aurat March, as well.
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Adnan Malik
Adnan Malik was also found holding placards and showering his support for the slogan ‘Mera Jism Meri Marzi’
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Saqib Malik
Adnan’s brother and director of iconic music videos and the recent Meera starrer Baaji was also present. Seen here with his brother Adnan and Mira Sethi.
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Nadia Afgan
Actress Nadia Afgan, of Suno ChandaI fame, was also spotted marching for women rights on the Aurat March 2020. Nadia, in fact made waves with her statement that has gone viral since. More power to you, Nadia!
Mariyam Nafees
Actress Mariyam Nafees participated in the Aurat March 2020 by marching for the right to education for every female.
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Osman Khalid Butt
Osman Khalid Butt- the ever vocal ally -has not only supported Aurat March earlier but also participated in it by marching for women rights. He also urged people to donate to respective foundations that empower women.
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Zara Peerzada
Eman Suleman
Model and social media activist Eman Suleman was at the Aurat March in Lahore, seen her with fellow model and marcher, Zara Peerzada.
Ali Tareen Khan
Politician Ali Tareen Khan ditched going to the stadium for the support of his team, Multan Sultans, who were playing a match at the same time, so he could march for the safety of women and gender equality.
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Hajra Yamin
Actress Hajra Yamin also made her presence felt at this year’s Aurat March
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Iffat Omar
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Saba Hamid
Pakistani television actress and mother to Meesha Shafi, Saba Hamid, also participated in the Aurat March 2020.
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Samina Ahmed
Fellow iconic TV actress and director Samina Ahmed was also at the March.
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Arjumand Rahim, Amena Khan and Angeline Malik
Seen here with fellow marches including Samina Ahmed, Iffat Omar and Hajra Yamin.
Rehmat Ajmal
Model and Mere Paas Tum Ho actress Rehmat Ajmal was also seen holding a placard with an ‘Equality’ sign.
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Komal Aziz Khan
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Ayesha Toor
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Seeing Pakistani celebrities present at the Aurat March 2020 and lending their support to such a worthy cause is very important. People with influence have the power to form narratives and them standing up for the right thing sure makes it easy to follow them.
