LAHORE – Popular transgender dancer and social media personality Mehak Malik has landed in controversy after a video from her recent performance went viral. The clip shows her tearing a 1,000-rupee note during a dance routine, sparking strong reactions online.
Known for her Punjabi stage shows and viral dance clips, Mehak Malik is no stranger to public attention. However, this latest act drew widespread criticism, as the currency note carries the portrait of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan’s founding father.
Many social media users described the act as deeply disrespectful to both the national currency and the country’s heritage.
کیا اس کھسرے کا بھی سوفٹویئر اپڈیٹ ہوگا پاکستانی نوٹ کی توہین کی وجہ سے pic.twitter.com/IaMIvzUB2C
— Rana yousaf noon (@yousafnoon010) September 10, 2025
The outrage quickly spread across platforms. Some users called the incident shameful and demanded action from authorities, while others argued that performers should be discouraged from mishandling money on stage.
One user sarcastically remarked that Malik needed a “software update,” while another urged a complete crackdown on such traditions during live shows.
At the same time, a few voices questioned the intensity of the backlash. They suggested that Pakistan faces far more pressing issues, and the criticism against Mehak Malik might be exaggerated. This has sparked a wider debate about double standards in public outrage and how quickly social media amplifies controversies.
So far, no official statement has been issued by government authorities regarding the incident. It remains unclear whether the act will result in legal or disciplinary action.
For now, the incident has once again placed Mehak Malik in the spotlight, highlighting both the influence of social media and the sensitivity surrounding national symbols. The debate continues as Pakistanis remain divided over whether this was an act of disrespect or an overblown reaction to a stage performance.
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