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‘My space, not yours’: Armeena Khan tells off haters for getting triggered by her pregnant body

‘My space, not yours’: Armeena Khan tells off haters for getting triggered by her pregnant body

The actor encouraged women to claim their space and openly embrace all aspects of motherhood.
03 Dec, 2022

Armeena Khan shared an integral part of her pregnancy journey with fans, with stunning photos documenting her path to motherhood but alas, haters know no bounds. The actor is getting trolled because her pregnant body is apparently making some people very uncomfortable. She is not letting it slide though — Khan called them out and encouraged women to claim their space and openly and proudly embrace all aspects of motherhood.

The Bin Roye actor recently shared pictures from her maternity shoot on Instagram. While a vast majority dropped down to congratulate her and flooded her comment section with love, there were some trolls who could not come to terms with a woman being comfortable in her body — that too, her very visibly pregnant body.

Sharing a comment by one such hater who reduced the glowing mom-to-be’s shoot to a “Hollywood copy” and said it was “unfortunate that women have to feel empowered by copying the kuffar [disbelievers]”, Khan responded, “Hey ladies! Don’t be like [her], she is a hypocrite.” She followed that up with a PSA saying that she plans on talking about her delivery and all the details involved. “MY SPACE, not yours. If I haven’t triggered you religious fanatics enough yet, watch this space,” she added.

She also shared a comment by a well-wisher saying she wishes she had done such a shoot when she was pregnant. Taking inspiration from Khan, she added that she will be doing one next time. The Janaan actor encouragingly replied, “Absolutely ladies, claim your space. Motherhood and all of its aspects are indeed beautiful! We should discuss and share our experiences, let’s lift the ‘shame’ which isn’t even Islamic but more to do with misogyny and an oppressive culture. I’m right there supporting you beautiful beings.”

Addressing another netizen attacking her religious beliefs, she said, “Boss, tell me one thing — when you see a pregnant woman on the streets, do you attach ghoray walay blinkers [horse blinders] or do you avert your eyes? I doubt you do either. When you have such a low mentality, your gaze follows suit.”

It is seriously disappointing that even in the 21st century, women have to keep justifying the ownership of their bodies. News flash — pregnancy is a natural process, there is nothing to hide about it and certainly not anything to feel ashamed of. We, as a society, need to work on removing the stigma attached to pregnancy. At the very least, we need to stop trying to dictate what women should do with their bodies. Please, let women be.

Comments

Love Your Country Dec 03, 2022 04:30pm
Anything for publicity just as in the West.
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Jigen.m19 Dec 03, 2022 05:21pm
Wannabe western whites don’t belong in Pakistan. The worst thing is that her man is letting her take her clothes off in public
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hussain Dec 03, 2022 05:21pm
another one feeling the need to copy Rihanna. these so called celebrities are becoming pathetic by the day.
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Jondon Dec 03, 2022 05:29pm
No one has absolute freedom to wear what they want and take off what they want. Since these people are so concern about the "journey of motherhood" are we going to get pictures of the delivery too. The question arises again, who or what defines decency?
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jsav12 Dec 03, 2022 05:38pm
The only thing I'm wondering here is what the heck is a maternity shoot? And why?
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Gfg Dec 03, 2022 05:48pm
this woman has no shame
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Ed Dec 03, 2022 06:08pm
You don’t have to share this with public.
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Aamir Latif Dec 03, 2022 06:24pm
But why to share such pics in public, is this public issue or your personal privacy...... People will talk then.
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Amin Syed Dec 03, 2022 06:26pm
There are many attributes which are truly meant for women, one of them is ‘Sharma’ or ‘shame’ and this is their beauty, hidden, private and truly for women to women, but what to say when this sort of act which I believe is shamelessness, is now associated with modernism.
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Shah Dec 03, 2022 06:57pm
Shes such a lovely role model for modesty.
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M. Saeed Dec 03, 2022 07:15pm
When you bring your private space open on media, it becomes the space of everybody having eyes on the displayed body. And, this media today is instantly universal.
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Desi Dec 03, 2022 07:20pm
These so called actresses have no shame. To them publicity is more important. Might as well become the first women in Pakistan to publish the picture of the delivery for people to see, after all it’s your space and you can do whatever you want.
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Farhan Dec 03, 2022 08:05pm
Why and how sending pics of pregnancy online would reclaim motherhood? All those who didn't share it before weren't ashamed or forced not to. Let's respect their choices as well and all the best to this lady
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Dr Asim Dec 03, 2022 08:09pm
Her space is her home. Our space is ours which she is infringing on by showing this in public so it enters our home. Public space is what is, i.e. public. She is crossing fine lines as she clearly does not know what she is talking about
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Ibrahim S Dec 03, 2022 08:19pm
As a general comments . Celebrities Dont have privacy . Those who chose to in spot light must deal with invasion of privacy . I am nobody and my life is very private as well
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its me Dec 03, 2022 08:24pm
When you depict your private life, you are putting yourself in a spot to be appreciated or criticized.
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Bilal Dec 03, 2022 08:40pm
Difference of perspective... From an ethical point of view the photoshoot was definitely inappropriate. However, there is nothing wrong in being ashamed of pregnancy as long as it doesn't cross the bounds of our religious values.
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AbdulHaque Shaikh Dec 03, 2022 08:46pm
I do not why would Pakistan Elite copy West
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Crusader Dec 03, 2022 08:47pm
@M. Saeed but you have said we have to change with changing times. How come it cannot be applied here?
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Crusader Dec 03, 2022 08:48pm
But I guess we will all support such behavior if women in Iran want this. Why not support it here too.
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well-wisher Dec 03, 2022 09:04pm
Armeena, there is no need for public to see your pregnant body. Just experience the transformation with peace and gratitude in privacy. Even in the West women don't routinely do such things. Cheap publicity is no good for you or family or your child. Modesty is Godly.
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Khadija Dec 03, 2022 09:10pm
It's not about displaying pregnancy but about the celebrity dressing so lewdly in public. Extremely unfortunate that muslim celebrataties are dressing like this and when they do dress like this they are bring defended and encouraged. Pregnancy can be announced/ celebrated dressed modestly as well.
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Tim Dec 03, 2022 09:18pm
@Amin Syed Stop this misogyny. No man has a right to dictate terms and conditions to a woman on how to behave and what she should wear.
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Stunned Dec 03, 2022 09:18pm
Will she claim her space by airing her sex life as well . When you have no talent you resort to tactics . She is doing exactly that . There has to be some modesty left . Speaking from a very feminist and tolerant perspective
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Tim Dec 03, 2022 09:19pm
@Gfg It’s her body her choice. When are you going to stop interfering in woman’s matters?
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M. Emad Dec 03, 2022 09:50pm
‘'My space, not yours’' = Mera Jism Meri Marzi ?
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oldhabibian Dec 03, 2022 09:53pm
In our culture pregnancy used to be a time of happiness as well as taking care and being caken care of. But not of showing off your bulges. But then, it is a matter of perspective. Keep the right company and please do read the hadith about what women must do. modesty does not disempower women. Being uneducated does. And you are uneducated and acting it as well.
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SimpleMind Dec 03, 2022 09:59pm
Very few would have otherwise felt attracted to watch their photos without this tweeting bonanza. Does not seem like a tasteful episode
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Captain Dec 03, 2022 10:04pm
Is it necessary to show off pregnancy and pregnant body in this manner ?
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Truth be told Dec 03, 2022 10:39pm
@Jigen.m19 Absolutely. And the ones who copy these non-Muslims will be raised amongst the ones they followed. Risky proposition Armeena. Admitting a mistake makes one bigger while being adamant makes one lose it all.
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FAZ Dec 03, 2022 11:04pm
Motherhood is a divine blessing. But ask women who went through uncontrolled 10 times of this experience. Matlab kuch bhi if you are a burger han?
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Muhib E Watan Dec 03, 2022 11:08pm
Your body, your religion and your rights, but just be respectful, dignified and helpful to yourself and the humanity. Using these cheap tactics will never provide you more popularity.
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Sane Mind2nd Dec 03, 2022 11:43pm
Nice paploos. With her.
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Sane Mind2nd Dec 03, 2022 11:52pm
Women like hers should be encouraged to open up. World needs more beauty.
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Afnan Dec 04, 2022 12:07am
its not religious, for there is nothing Islamic about Pakistan in the true sense, it is because it simply hurts their misogynistic ego.
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Shahid Dec 04, 2022 12:52am
Why do people care? Why do we comment on so called WANNA BE CELEBRITY? What celebrity? Even Pakistanis DONT KNOW HER. Just ignore such people, its the best way to let them feel alone.
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El Cid Dec 04, 2022 12:56am
Once you shed shame, modesty, elegance and etiquette all else becomes possible.
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Meera Dec 04, 2022 01:11am
Just scroll the comments, can easily say this fanatic's country is not for her to go ahead like the way she want it to be. Leave the country for your good, and never even dream that you can bring any change to these bunch. They beyond hope.
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nk Dec 04, 2022 01:27am
What an abnormal outburst of words from an actress with abnormally bold photos of her pregnancy. Nothing but stupid copying of ideas from the western celebrity world to invite and attract people to the social media platform and make cheap money and publicity from it.
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nk Dec 04, 2022 01:27am
@hussain Absolutely true.
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Abdur Razzaque Dec 04, 2022 02:47am
Any publicity of human internal parts is an offense,shameful and looks ugly in the Eastern culture and practices.
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Truth is bitter Dec 04, 2022 02:57am
Stupid people. Publicly and seeking attention exposes the person to good and bad. Accept both. You seek people views and opinions by publishing yourself then expect good and bad. Anyway nothing special. Seen 1 seen them all
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ukasha rajpoot Dec 04, 2022 03:55am
It's alright!!!
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Roko Dec 04, 2022 04:35am
No dear Armeena, you are getting into my space when you advertise it publicly. I didn't seek these photos, they popped up when I was reading another article in Images. When you upload such photos then they are bound to show up into somebody else's space.
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A Bostonian Dec 04, 2022 04:52am
Keep your body parts private please.
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Haniya Ahmed Dec 04, 2022 05:21am
It was a publicity stunt & she has received it. Why do people follow these so called celebrities? They have materialistic lives full of showoff. They are starved for attention. By imitating west they feel they have reached to the ultimate goal of success. Such shallow personalities.
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Pro West Dec 04, 2022 05:38am
The plan is working - our youth is slowly on the march towards westernised attitudes and habits. Pakistan will do what Turkiye failed at - it will become a beacon of lasting secular ideology. These celebs are playing it fine. They know what buttons to press, how to respond. As for the 'trolls', I understand your pain and your struggle; we will watch with interest how this plays out but your nations hunger for showbiz, movies, TV dramas, brands that give these celebs the oxygen of fame and publicity dooms you to watching your most revered and sacred values trashed and ridiculed. This is just the beginning.
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Ten Jee Dec 04, 2022 05:46am
Such celebs fetishise and objectivise every aspect of the female body and its functions, and then claim it to be liberating. When the inner self not nourished, the body becomes the idol. This is a proven fact from human history. These people think they are so modern, advanced, progressive, enjoying the notoriety that their shamelessness affords them. Truly theirs is the "Do as thou wilt" cult.
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Akram Dec 04, 2022 05:54am
Why can’t Pakistani people mind their own business when it comes to women???? Their body they can do whatever they want. Women already naturally weaker than men so men should leave women alone and let them be.
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Anonymouseee Dec 04, 2022 07:58am
It’s pretty gross to show a big pregnant tummy to the entire world. Expect people’s comments on it if you’re gonna bare it for all to see.
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Shafi Khaled Dec 04, 2022 09:41am
Too much about my right vs. what’s right. From the playbook of individualistic society, where inordinate right orientation makes sharp corners out of life’s mundane things. A little bit of orientation toward duty would make the edges rounded and pleasant as an expression of dignity and collectivistic sensitivity. Billions of women have been pregnant. They considered it sacred and a gift. So, they have been mature enough to keep the matter meaningfully private - one can’t completely hide it and one shouldn’t even try, also. There’s a difference between normal communication and blaring of horns. Others have ‘Been there. Done that!’ A baby is not a prop for a career!
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Rehana Bounse Dec 04, 2022 09:45am
@Anonymouseee gross! She’s carrying a human in her body . How come there’s a population explosion in Pakistan , which means many people are busy in their bedrooms. Pregnancy is a natural phenomena why are people grossing it?
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Shahid Sadiq Dec 04, 2022 11:22am
Disgusting mentality of western celebrity wannabes. Inferiority complexes and misplaced values. Need to get educated.
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AH Dec 04, 2022 01:03pm
@Tim This is an Islamic country and this will.not be tolerated here
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AH Dec 04, 2022 01:10pm
@Meera Beyond hope is people like you. You want behave like this then you are welcome to leave. Moral standards have to be maintained. West has destroyed a)) moral values and now they are trying to do the the same in Muslim countries
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AH Dec 04, 2022 01:13pm
@Pro West These stupid people don't realise what is happening They have destroyed all moral values in the West and it's Pakistans turn now
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AH Dec 04, 2022 01:15pm
@Akram You put something out for everyone to see and then ask people to mind their own business. Do you have a brain?
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Hyra Dec 04, 2022 01:51pm
Left nothing for imagination. Taking off clothes to show off motherhood is highly shameful and insane. Husband participating equally. They can do anything to stay relevant in media
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British Pakistani Dec 04, 2022 02:07pm
No Haya at all since social media took over.
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Parbat Dec 04, 2022 02:09pm
Nauseating Semantics to justify nudity and cheap popularity
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Rizwan Dec 04, 2022 02:47pm
"The actor encouraged women to claim their space and openly embrace all aspects of motherhood" who is she addressing here? If it's Pakistani mothers here, they already know this, and countless other mothers in the world, and they don't need your lecture on motherhood. These people are becoming annoying and insufferable by each passing day.
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asma Dec 04, 2022 02:52pm
Another western wannba actress
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