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No actor, including Sakina Samo, should have to suffer online abuse for playing a role in a drama

No actor, including Sakina Samo, should have to suffer online abuse for playing a role in a drama

The veteran actor took to Instagram and said if this is the value of art, then she wouldn't mind quitting the job.
26 Apr, 2022

Actors that play negative roles in dramas or movies often have to bear the brunt of netizens not being able to separate reel from real life. Veteran actor Sakina Samo recently had to experience this when she received a negative comment from a follower on Instagram account who had some choice words about her character Durdana Aapa from Dobara.

Five days ago the actor had shared a now deleted picture on Instagram captioned, "In a complex world, be simple be closer to the truth. It’s about you. Peace to you all." Her post received flak from one follower who went after her character in the drama that also stars Bilal Abbas Khan, Hadiqa Kiani, Usama Khan and Nabeel Zuberi.

Sakina Samo via Galaxy Lollywood
Sakina Samo via Galaxy Lollywood

As shared by Galaxy Lollywood, the follower not only questioned her role in the drama but also called her a "cheap phuppo" and said she doesn't deserve to live. In response, Samo asked why actors have to "put up" with this and said actors get bullied, harassed and threatened. "This... they value art and artists. I swear I feel like quitting this sh*t** job - where in return you get abuse," wrote the actor.

In the drama, Samo plays the character of Mehrunissa (Kiani's) sister-in-law who stays at her place after her brother Hidayatullah passes away. However, the reason for her delayed stay was to conspire against Mehrunissa who, according to the will, gets all her late husband's wealth. Durdana is seen manipulating Mehrunissa's children Affan (Khan) and Minal (Maheen Siddiqui) with her husband Zameer (Zuberi), whom she dislikes. She even goes as far as painting Mehrunissa's new and young husband Mahir (Khan) as a dishonest man.

Ever since the comment was shared on multiple Instagram news platforms, fans flocked to Samo's post to appreciate the actor's time and effort she put into the show and her character. However, the original comment and Samo's response have since been deleted. She has seemingly deactivated her Twitter account as well.

We don't know if she deactivated her Twitter account due to the hate comments or whether she just wanted a break from the platform but one thing is clear — reel is not real and people need to think twice before leaving a comment that could hurt anyone's feelings, be it an actor, musician or anyone else.

People feel very comfortable sharing their often unasked-for opinions on social media, caring little about what they're saying and how it would impact the person whom they're commenting on. Such is the case for Samo, who only acted as a character in a drama. We're sure we don't need to tell you how insane it is to be telling someone they don't deserve to live or using expletives for a role they played in a drama.

People need to learn how to give constructive criticism without personal attacks. You can always say you don't like Durdana Apa, but that doesn't mean you start hurling curses at Sakina Samo.

Comments

Jamil Ahmed Apr 26, 2022 02:18pm
Ever since the Ertgrul series was prompted as an ideal way of life for our youth by the very ex prime minister, the youth have started taking every drama actor as an embodiment of the actual character. We live in an imaginary idealist world. This is sad.
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Robin Mitha Apr 26, 2022 02:25pm
Ms Samo is a hughly talented actor and a National Asset , she should be given due respect for her decades of service to the Nation through her acting.
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hasnain Apr 26, 2022 02:33pm
I on the other hand was thinking how great an actor she was to take up this role and fulfil it to its max that even people are responding to it.
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Fast comment Apr 26, 2022 02:35pm
Plz plz. It’s the story writer sick mind, not Sakina Samo. Sakina Samo has all the appreciation and praise as an excellent artist.
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Zak Apr 26, 2022 03:22pm
How low can a persons IQ be to not be able to distinguish between ' actor as a artist and a role played character'. Says much about the commentor.
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Zak Apr 26, 2022 03:23pm
Sakina Samo, you are a very good actor, ignore the few illiterates.
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Shehryar Apr 26, 2022 04:28pm
Extreme justice done to your character played when people start hating you so intense ...only legends can achieve that
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M. Saeed Apr 26, 2022 04:32pm
If an actor is attacked in such an extreme manner, it simply proves that the actor had acted so well and closest to the natural that, the viewers simply failed to separate facts from fiction. In fact, such reaction to the negative roles, are what define the beauty of the acting and directing skills.
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Tahir A Apr 26, 2022 05:00pm
Abuse is abuse and shouldn’t be tolerated. Sakina should be appreciated for playing her role so well to make it so believe. Unfortunately, a few deranged people find a way of tarnishing every thing good.
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zarmeena azeem Apr 26, 2022 06:02pm
@Jamil Ahmed Pakistan is a "self righteous" society where conformity to traditional roles in life and on screen is enforced. Else there is social sanction. This is just another example. It is not a reflection of Sakina S or any other actor but the intolerance of society and the people. "You don't deserve to live" is another example of judgement given to life and how its lived. Who should live and how is all determined by society.
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sanober haider Apr 26, 2022 06:13pm
I agree she is one of the best actress. She speaks urdu with better diction and under understanding than any one i know it is a pleasure to see how masterfully she tackle her roles . Please do not pay attention to the people with very little know how of culture.
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NYS Apr 26, 2022 06:33pm
Sakina S is one of the living legend she did admirable job in the show remember one thing when an individual is public figure he /she should bear that easy go single comment oh yes, if it happens as barrage then ponder point cheer Ma'am
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well wisher Apr 26, 2022 06:56pm
People, is this the way you treat PK artists- among the most talented? Respect Sakina for the role she plays and apologize. REEL AND REAL are different and don't show ignorance.
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El Cid Apr 26, 2022 08:26pm
One would think that such 'abuse' by viewers stems from visceral acknowledgement of the artist's art, her depiction of the character portrayed. She should feel appeased, satisfied, fulfilled, applauded for her work. Her portrayal obviously and tellingly hit home!
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Ibrahim S Apr 26, 2022 09:04pm
@Jamil Ahmed - Anything IKN touched resulted into a disaster .
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ABDUL QAYOOM MALIK Apr 26, 2022 10:50pm
Sakina Samo should take it positvely, because the comment she received was because, the way she played role was remarkable and was felt by commentator as real.... her extraordinary skills made the commentor to believe as if she was phupoo in real life....! Hats Off for Sakina Sammoo..... and Sorry for commentator.....!
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Abida Apr 27, 2022 12:23am
@Jamil Ahmed oh please don't blame Imran Khan for this ... we as a nation are like this before artughal drama was promoted
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Anonymous Apr 27, 2022 04:10am
As a very versatile actor, she is doing a tremendous job. Keep the standards high for new comers!!
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Mustafa Apr 28, 2022 04:41am
It is actually her skillful portrayal of the negative character which provokes such strong reactions.So she should actually be praised rather than abused.
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