Controversy has erupted surrounding comedian and host Tabish Hashmi following a crude joke he made towards actress Mariyam Nafees during an episode of his talk show, Haarna Mana Hai, on Geo TV.
In the midst of PSL 9 excitement, Hashmi’s show features cricket-related discussions and pop quizzes with various guests. In the latest episode, former cricketer Abdul Razzaq, PakWheels co-founder Suneel Munj, and actress Mariyam Nafees were invited.
During the show, Hashmi quizzed Nafees on which PSL teams she supports. When Nafees mentioned her support for Islamabad and Lahore due to family ties, Hashmi humorously prodded her about not supporting Karachi, her husband’s city. Nafees responded that she doesn’t support Karachi Kings because they don’t perform well.
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However, Hashmi took the exchange to an uncomfortable level by making a sexually suggestive comment on national television. He insinuated that Nafees’ husband, being from Karachi, couldn’t “perform” as well, using the term in a suggestive context.
Visibly shocked, Nafees could only manage an awkward smile in response to Hashmi’s crude remark. Hashmi swiftly changed the subject, but the moment quickly went viral across the internet, drawing criticism from viewers.
Social media users expressed their disgust at Hashmi’s inappropriate joke, with many condemning it as offensive and unprofessional. Amid the backlash, some attempted to downplay the incident, suggesting it was merely banter between friends. However, others rejected this justification, asserting that such remarks have no place on national television, regardless of the relationship between the individuals involved.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining professionalism and sensitivity, especially in the realm of broadcast media. Hashmi’s inappropriate comment has sparked a broader conversation about the boundaries of humor and decorum, prompting calls for accountability and greater awareness of social responsibility in entertainment.
