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Zoya Nasir calls off engagement to Christian Betzmann over his offensive comments

Zoya Nasir calls off engagement to Christian Betzmann over his offensive comments

Calling her decision "irrevocable", she said her decision was influenced by Betzmann's take on Palestine and comments on Pakistan.
Updated 22 May, 2021

Hania actor Zoya Nasir has called off her engagement to v-logger Christian Betzmann following a massive internet controversy that erupted following comments he made about Palestine and Pakistan. Making the announcement on social media, she wished Betzmann a "happy future".

The two got engaged earlier this year after Betzmann proposed to her in the Bahamas.

“It’s with a heavy heart I’m announcing that Christian Betzmann and I are no longer engaged to be married. His sudden change in stance towards my culture, my country, my people and insensitivity towards my religion has lead me to take this difficult and irrevocable decision,” she wrote.

"There are certain religious and social boundaries that can’t be crossed no matter what, hence, the decision to part ways. Humility, tolerance and respect towards each other are the virtues that we must always adhere to. I look upon my Allah to provide me with the strength to deal with this worldly emotional wreck. I wish Chris a bright and happy future," Nasir said.

She asked for herself and her family to be allowed privacy at this stage, saying they need the space as they "begin to navigate this emotional turmoil."

Betzmann's opinions on the Israel-Palestine issue had brought him under fire on the internet. With criticism pouring in, he had a falling out with some Pakistanis on social media, and when he criticised Pakistan, users were enraged.

Betzmann invited criticism when he commented on Pakistanis protesting for Palestine, saying, “Social media will never win against government and politics.

"Sharing something which is all over mainstream media won’t make any difference,” he said.

Betzmann was critical of those raising their voice for Palestine. “Stop feeling guilty for others when you’re littering your own country, not helping your own people and community.”

An influencer named Muznah called him out in a detailed post on Instagram.

Comments

Sameer May 22, 2021 05:08pm
Respect woman.
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bhaRAT© May 22, 2021 05:14pm
Zoya Nasir’s fiancé may have embraced Islam, but his heart was still Jewish with his controversial tweets.
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oldhabibian May 22, 2021 05:18pm
Why did she get engaged in the first place? Muslim women cannot marry outside the religion.
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Fastrack May 22, 2021 05:19pm
Huge, HUGE respect.
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Fastrack May 22, 2021 05:20pm
Showing women AND MEN how it's done!
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zunaira May 22, 2021 05:21pm
So good to know that Zoya stood up for her country , her religion and her beliefs. Buck up, Zoya! Your countrymen are always with you!
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Realistic May 22, 2021 05:40pm
And dramabazi continue
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NYS May 22, 2021 05:45pm
Is this poetic decision was for brief period Or breakup hasty do consider your decision earlier Saba Qamar followed the same pursuits
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Imran Ahmed May 22, 2021 05:57pm
I agree entirely with Betzmann while standing with our Palestinian brethren. We also need to introspect and to acknowledge & to improve our own behavior at the same time as we condemn bad behavior in others. Pakistan's own minorities suffer persecution. As someone who realizes the importance of clean drinking water for millions of people in Pakistan I have respect for Christian Betzmann & his kindness to my people. There are many in Pakistan who can give concrete help to their less fortunate brethren but chose not to. Talk is cheap.
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momtaz May 22, 2021 06:00pm
@oldhabibian certainly can if the groom converrts and accepts her religion Islam
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HashBrown® May 22, 2021 06:01pm
@oldhabibian "Why did she get engaged in the first place? Muslim women cannot marry outside the religion." Muslim women can do whatever they want. Perhaps spend a bit more time worrying about how you will be judged, rather than offering a judgement of others.
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Khurram May 22, 2021 06:05pm
Dont know which comment led people yo believe he sided with Israel. Its true what he said we have turned our own country into a total mess and look outwards sermonising to make ourselves feel good.
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Aa May 22, 2021 06:19pm
“Stop feeling guilty for others when you’re littering your own country, not helping your own people and community.” What’s wrong with the above statement? And why a marriage has to be called off because of a silly statement? There is somewhat truth in his statement above.
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Hussain May 22, 2021 06:19pm
This is why sham conversions for marriage never work. Zoya would be wise to follow Islam properly and not associate with degenerates like Christian in future.
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Ehsan May 22, 2021 06:33pm
I don’t see what he said as being so offensive. Bitter truth maybe as long as we can tolerate reality and difference of opinion.
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Tanvir Khan May 22, 2021 06:35pm
Religions are just as in vogue in Germany as wearing a traditional dhoti in LUMS.
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FAZ May 22, 2021 06:36pm
@oldhabibian He converted. Now we know how hasty that decision was. People who i know that convert, have more knowledge, understanding and eeman than many of us born muslims.
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Sami May 22, 2021 06:39pm
Kudos Zoya.. It seems betzmann converted to Islam to just win you but he got a tight slap back
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Brownflower May 22, 2021 06:48pm
She gave up on German citizenship. And that requires a lot of courage and self-belief from Pakistanis. Much respect.
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Aziza May 22, 2021 06:52pm
That's the Pakistani way, being strong and stand up for justice. Proud of you!
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Uncle May 22, 2021 06:54pm
@oldhabibian he became Muslim
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truth May 22, 2021 06:57pm
Hope this is the true reason not a announced one
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Zulfiqar May 22, 2021 06:58pm
Marriages are made in heaven.
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Bissam Sheikh May 22, 2021 06:59pm
@oldhabibian cause he embraced Islam First!
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Tasvir-e-Buttan May 22, 2021 07:05pm
His name's Christian and he's a Jew? On top of that, he's embraced Islam? Miracles never cease.
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Malik May 22, 2021 07:06pm
Well Betzmann is a German Muslim. They are straight forward and they are not used to sugar coat anything. What he said that Praying will not do much unless practical actions will not be taken. What he is saying is absolutely alright. Muslims protested a lot but in the end the practical actions only matters.
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Malik May 22, 2021 07:08pm
@bhaRAT© What are you talking about?. Islam dont teaches us to hate any religion. Your comments are not representing the true Muslim philosophy. Also Muslims are not any enemies of Jews. Kindly learn that Israel is a country while Jews are present around the world. It is like Hating Muslims for the actions of Pakistanis. We should educate ourself to learn the difference in Zionism and Judaism.
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bhaRAT© May 22, 2021 07:28pm
@Tasvir-e-Buttan Betzmann is a Jewish surname. Christian is just a popular first name.
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Dr.Sadaf May 22, 2021 07:28pm
It was a publicity and rating stunt, so evident from the start, a drama that was being shown suddenly goes off air, my advice to all out there, don’t get so bored , give few days and some new drama will take the center stage.
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bhaRAT© May 22, 2021 07:33pm
@Malik What makes you think I "hated" Christian? I disliked what he said. So, going by your logic, Hania shouldn't have done what she did, "Malik"??
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N_Saq May 22, 2021 07:34pm
Everyone is entitled to their views and you cannot shove your views down someone’s throat. It was stupid on the part of both Zoya and Christian to fight over something they have no control off and in the grand scheme of things their opinion count for nothing. Both of them were right and both of them were wrong, so I guess their emotions got the best of them. Word of advice, when there is a difference of opinion between couples then it is best to avoid the topic instead of breaking the relationship.
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Uddin May 22, 2021 07:36pm
Omg desi women are always in complex ! You couldn’t find a Muslim in 2 billion??
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Amina Nawaz May 22, 2021 08:35pm
Very mature and excellent decision. Zoya love you .
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Asif A. Shah May 22, 2021 08:53pm
It is good to part your ways in a civilized manner. Shared philosophical views generally keep a relationship going. It is good that the couple parted their ways before having children.
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well-wisher May 22, 2021 08:58pm
YOU are principled and that's a wise decision. Be happy in your separate ways.
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Fawad bhai May 22, 2021 09:13pm
Claiming on social media that social media cant change anything became the reason of his relationship status change.
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Chrís Dăn May 22, 2021 09:28pm
Though his opinion about Pakistanis can not be called wrong.
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Chrís Dăn May 22, 2021 09:30pm
@Imran Ahmed certainly a view from conscience.
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Pakistani May 22, 2021 09:55pm
He is right about littering.
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Hjk May 22, 2021 10:14pm
@bhaRAT© now you are distributing certificates as to who is one and who isn't?
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Adrodo May 22, 2021 10:36pm
Yeah and it was ok for her to travel with the guy to Bahamas without marraige.
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Amir May 22, 2021 11:30pm
@HashBrown® No we won’t
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Muneeb Zikria May 22, 2021 11:30pm
Respect for Zoya, Salute to you sister.
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Jean May 23, 2021 12:45am
I don't think he spoke anything to hurt anyone. He simply voiced the truth. Truth is always hard to swallow.
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Gfg May 23, 2021 01:09am
Wondering she could not find out a man in 100 million Pakistani males? Why to go for someone who didn't respect others culture and social values and call them litter..
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Shah May 23, 2021 01:21am
He actually wasn't inaccurate or wrong about the good majority of what he was saying, but let's just celebrate his breakup to make you all feel better.
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asim May 23, 2021 01:27am
BTW what did he say wrong?
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Aurat March May 23, 2021 01:29am
He wasn't that wrong by saying the things about littering and social media facts. It might be a misunderstanding I believe!
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Tariq May 23, 2021 01:33am
I believe Beztmann meant well, his point being that Pakistanis have adopted a moral compass but the problem with being a moral leader is that your selective morality is put in the spot light. He has highlighted Pakistan positively for a long time, and is free to share his opinion on our shortcomings and weaknesses.
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Ali May 23, 2021 01:33am
I am standing with my Palestinian brothers. But christian made very valid point. I totally agree with him. I am sure the reason of breakup is so much more than it.
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Malik May 23, 2021 01:44am
Pakistanis stand with our Palestine brothers and sisters.
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Mahmood Ayub May 23, 2021 01:53am
Well done Zoya, my respect for you has gone up hundred fold. The guy didn’t deserve a beautiful soul like you.
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EAM May 23, 2021 02:00am
Nothing offensive was said. In fact it’s true. In addition one is mutually exclusive of the other. Poor decision by the girl. Social media pressure perhaps?
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FS May 23, 2021 02:38am
Did I red correctly that he sympathized with Palestinians brothers and sisters, what is the controversy?
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FS May 23, 2021 02:40am
@Imran Ahmed I agree I don’t see any offensive comments of his. He has not said he supports Israel or Palestinians are wrong . He is calling out on hypocrisy of keyboard warrior as how is that wrong or controversial.
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Zhear Ahmed May 23, 2021 03:07am
@oldhabibian because it was her choice not yours 2 he had converted
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Dan May 23, 2021 03:49am
“Stop feeling guilty for others when you’re littering what is wrong with this
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Bashir Riaz May 23, 2021 03:54am
she’ll find someone else and so on and so forth.
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Syed May 23, 2021 04:03am
Proud of you
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Pathanoo May 23, 2021 07:13am
@oldhabibian Obviously, you are an open minded Dude.
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Pathanoo May 23, 2021 07:16am
If Christian Betzmann accepted Islam then I do NOT see any thing offensive he said. He, as a Muslim just pointing out some facts and his own views if even he is wrong. That is NOT reason enough to break up the engagement.
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Safir Siddiqui May 23, 2021 08:02am
Bold action by zoya. She couldn’t take it her fiancée was casting aspersions on her country as well as Palestine. And above all her religion. Well done Zoya.
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Raj May 23, 2021 08:12am
What's wrong he said? Must be other reason for separation.
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Shahzaib May 23, 2021 08:21am
@oldhabibian be embraced Islam that's why
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Dr Great May 23, 2021 08:31am
What zoya did, needed courage n we appreciate that but if you read what Christian Betzmann wrote is not offensive at all, he is totally right we should raise voice for injustices going on in our own country first, how can we be okay with the sick air we are breathing in n drinking shitty water is okay ?? Living in a country with insulted hygiene , offensively corrupted system is totally okay? He's right we should be aware of it too, we should show heat in our voices over these issues too, how can a poor n county who's in condition of self-pity can raise voice n tell others to stop, It takes away respect of your opinion n devalues your protests
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ZAK May 23, 2021 09:11am
the typical attitude of Pakistani women. Good for him to find out someone better and rational. If she can't tolerate him now how can she be a good faithful wife to her in the future.
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Gary May 23, 2021 09:44am
@oldhabibian But muslim men can marry outside their religion.
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Gary May 23, 2021 09:47am
@Brownflower She would regret her decision.
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Anonymouseee May 23, 2021 10:24am
Huge respect for this lady.
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ZAK May 23, 2021 10:26am
This is what Christian Betzmann is pointing to this small minded intolerant Pakistani awam, but typically they couldn't understand his honest messages instead they started a campaign of hate against him. This is how we treat someone who criticizes us for our betterment. Sick
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FAISAL May 23, 2021 10:36am
Betzman is absolutely right. Unfortunately most of us will never understand.
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Mrs naureen May 23, 2021 11:16am
Infact his comments are a true critique of how we treat our own country with our uncivilized behaviours. Our streets roAds bazaars markets are so dirty and we abuse and misuse our resources. She should not have given in to the pressure.....
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AJ May 23, 2021 11:41am
These short-lived relationships have become the new norm. Muslims must respect the sanctity of marriage and avoid following the rotten familial practices.
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Gig May 23, 2021 11:55am
Now this is something really patriotic. Respect for her. You will certainly get a handsome man even in Pakistan.
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Maryam May 23, 2021 12:48pm
This is an appropiate decision taken by Zoya, nothing should be prior to your religion's teachings and respect of your homeland.
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Maryam May 23, 2021 12:55pm
@N_Saq I agree,but this couple doesn't belong to the same country and thus the same culture, different international issues could become bone of contention between them in the future as well as both of them are public figures.
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Mustafa May 23, 2021 01:55pm
Well he is right about the littering part and we need to take care of ourselves first
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Zak May 23, 2021 02:42pm
He is not worth a smart lady like Zoya, she is better off now. Good riddance.
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Ash May 23, 2021 03:31pm
@Maryam as if she is better Muslim and he is not? who are you to decide?
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Chrís Dăn May 23, 2021 03:36pm
@Maryam Love is above any other priority.
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Ali May 23, 2021 03:50pm
Who is Zoya Nasir?
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Imdad May 23, 2021 04:37pm
@HashBrown® You are also judging OTHERS.
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El Cid May 23, 2021 06:28pm
@oldhabibian What about her makes you think she is a Muslim?
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Zulfiqar May 23, 2021 06:43pm
It’s useless never ending debate. Back to square one kind. Don’t want to be part of this at all
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Najeeb Kazmi May 23, 2021 07:36pm
@oldhabibian are you a moral policeman?
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El Cid May 23, 2021 07:50pm
@Chrís Dăn Love is a many splendored thing but this was not it.
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Usman Ansari May 23, 2021 09:44pm
Why is this even news and who actually cares?
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Daanish May 23, 2021 10:27pm
He is right to point out our faults. Look at Pakistani cities, full of garbage, lawless traffic, corrupt people in almost all trades. No wonder he told the truth and she is playing religion card. FIRST SHE SHOULD REPENT FROM HER TRADE.
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White Noise May 24, 2021 03:43am
It takes years of knowledge, searching , understanding to convert, the way he converted was a sham anyway cause 'there was a girl', conversion is not a joke, one cannot change in a day when one has not studied culture, religion & customs thoroughly. My dear friend and my wife is from Taiwan, when I met her I told her about Pakistan, Islam and culture & she taught me the same about the Chinese culture, it took us 10 years & we helped each other in understanding everything there is about both cultures and religions, only then she decided to convert.
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Amin Arab May 24, 2021 04:54am
The reason is something else, this is just an excuse
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Maryam Siddique May 24, 2021 05:35am
I think her x fiance had very good views. He spoke the truth that Pakistan needed to hear.
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Toni May 24, 2021 08:02am
His non-verbals told his insincerity, dear daughter, everything that glitters is not Gold but can be a lure of friendship with benefits, pardon, but wish you best for future Zoya baytee.
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Zahid Khan May 24, 2021 09:53am
Literally never heard of him or her
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Silent Observer May 24, 2021 10:19am
A lesson for all aspiring models not to fall for white skins or western passports! they hate us to their core. Jews will never by friends with Muslims.
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Saeeds May 24, 2021 06:46pm
Win win for both parties, they got out of relationship with some good time. She got the praise and he got what he want short term Relationship.
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kabeelakhan@yahoo.com May 24, 2021 07:48pm
@Chrís Dăn this was expected from a degenerate .
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AHB May 25, 2021 06:04pm
Did he post anything that is not true?
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