LAHORE – The #MeToo movement has gained traction on this side following the West part of the world. However, the concept of #MeToo and harassment, in general, is still flawed in the country and people tend to pass casual comments and jokes on the topic.
On Friday, actor Osman Khalid Butt took to Instagram to wish his friend and co-star of upcoming film Baaji, a happy birthday. Sharing a photo of himself and Ilyas, Osman Khalid wished in a heartwarming note on Instagram.
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an Instagram user teased the star under the wish commenting, “Please be careful because after some time she would be accusing you of harassment because of #MeToo.”
To this, the TV star responded, “No she won’t because I conduct myself with dignity even among friends and don’t abuse my privilege. Harassment allegations are not this frivolous, nor #MeToo a movement to be taken lightly. If you don’t respect the women speaking out about the trauma they’ve endured, the least you can do is not reduce it to a reductive, inane comment. Peace.” The user has deleted her comment since.
Also, Osman replied to respond to other users who passed unnecessary comments.
The star also shared his views regarding the current #Metoo movement in a tweet:
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Osman is currently working for an upcoming film, the multi-starrerr Baaji. Directed by Saqib Malik, the film also starred Meera, Mohsin Abbas Haider, Ali Kazmi, and Nayyer Ijaz
