SRINAGAR: A photo of a woman holding her niqab while eating has made its way around Twitter, accompanied by a controversial caption that questions the personal choice of the individual.
Zaira Wasim, a former actress known for her roles in popular Bollywood films such as “Dangal,” “The Sky is Pink,” and “Secret Superstar,” responded to the tweet, asserting that her decision to eat while wearing the niqab is entirely her own.
In the face of criticism and pressure from those around her to remove the niqab, Zaira confidently stated, “‘Ate exactly like this’. Purely my choice. Even when everyone around me kept nagging me that I take the niqab off. I didn’t. We don’t do it for you. Deal with it.”
Zaira rose to fame and received accolades for her remarkable performances alongside Bollywood superstars like Amir Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and Farhan Akhtar. However, despite her success, Zaira made the decision to leave the Bollywood scene in 2019 due to her personal dissatisfaction with the industry’s alignment with her religious beliefs.
In response to the anonymous user’s tweet, people took to Twitter to applaud Zaira Wasim for her empowering and dignified response. Supportive comments poured in, showcasing solidarity with her and appreciating her stance on personal choice and faith.
