Celebrities laud in their support for Mehwish Hayat after backlash for Tamgha-i-Imtiaz nomination
This March on the 23rd day, famed Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat is going to be one of 127 people who will be presented with the civil award Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, by President Arif Alvi in honour of their work for Pakistan’s betterment.
Tamgha-i-Imtiaz is the fourth-highest decoration given to any civilian in Pakistan for the recognition of their services for the country.
But a publication went too far, alleging that the actress for being given the civil honour because of political connections with the government but not on merit.
The actress who has worked in several blockbuster films and TV dramas in the past few years, herself called out at the publication in a recent tweet, which published an article questioning her nomination for the civil award.
This is shameful https://t.co/7chd70ABKZ this is how you celebrate your artist’s success by vilifying their character?! This is libellous and defamation. Withdraw this article and post a written apology else legal action will be taken against this! https://t.co/sv1WzPdaCM
— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) March 14, 2019
Though the tweet by the publication has been removed few screenshots are still available on social media.
In wake of this development, many other Pakistani celebrities have stepped in to show their heartwarming support for Punjab Nahi Jaungi star.
Mubarak @MehwishHayat 🙌🏼💕 @siasatpk Enough with this, it’s a regular pattern. Sick way of getting clicks!! https://t.co/FjDsZtV7AO
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) March 15, 2019
Congratulations Mehwish Hayat on your Tamgha-i-Imtiaz. We are all proud of your immense hard work that has led to this achievement. Congratulations and best wishes to all the other recipients of Sitara-i-Imtiaz and Pride of Performance as well! @MehwishHayat pic.twitter.com/5pdlYAJCkY
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) March 15, 2019
Congratulations @MehwishHayat you deserve its truly 😍isee liye you didnt get lux cause you were meant for a bigger honour👏👏👏👏#TamghaeImtiaz pic.twitter.com/AnngZx0q0z
— Fahad Mustafa (@fahadmustafa26) March 14, 2019
So proud of @MehwishHayat for not only winning the well deserved Tamgha-e-Imtiaz but bruising hundreds of fragile male egos! #congratulationsmehwishhayat your contributions to Cinema are no less than your male counterparts who have been awarded this.
— Ushna Shah (@ushnashah) March 14, 2019
@MehwishHayat we all are really proud of you . Congratulations
— Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) March 14, 2019
Congratulations, Mehwish – your work speaks for itself. That someone would defame your character for the sake of retweets and gossip is absolutely disgusting. https://t.co/lst5X2gsGm
— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) March 15, 2019
@MehwishHayat Congrats Buddy , its really sad how certain portals have stooped down to the level of defaming you. Your contribution to cinema 2013-18 is a big punch in their face. Enjoy your success 2019 is yours.
— Azfar Rehman (@AzfarRehmanLive) March 15, 2019
You all haters can hate this as much as you can, but Mehwish Hayat absolutely and totally deserves this honor. She is fearless, hardworking and a Complete Superstar. You ll all still be stuck with your keyboards when she ll take the medal home۔ So better Relax.
— Rabia Anum Obaid (@RabiaAnumm) March 15, 2019
This is highly shameful to disrespect an actor whose body of work is enough to give you a shut up call @siasatpk . Whoever runs this page should give an apology if nothing less. https://t.co/sgmC5XB4W1
— Nadeem Baig (@nadeembaigg) March 15, 2019
Congratulations. More power to you @MehwishHayat! You’re one of the finest in our country. Haters gonna hate, ignore them. May you continue to shine. ♥️
— Faakhir Mehmood (@Faakhir_Mehmood) March 15, 2019
@MehwishHayat is one of the top actresses of the country. Mehwish your versatility & hard work is second to none. Don’t listen to the haters,you totally deserve the award!
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) March 15, 2019
Very shameful comments …what kind of journalism is this …#supprt @MehwishHayat https://t.co/sqmHFHQHCT
— Faysal Quraishi (@faysalquraishi) March 15, 2019
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