Neelum Munir is a popular Pakistani actress and model who has been in the spotlight for her controversial video that went viral on social media. The video shows her dancing in a car to an Indian song, which sparked outrage among some of her fans and critics who accused her of being unpatriotic and disrespectful to her culture and religion.
The video was reportedly recorded in 2016 when Neelum Munir was on her way to a wedding with her friends. She was seen enjoying herself and dancing to the song “Mahi Ve” from the Bollywood movie Wajah Tum Ho.
The video was leaked online by an unknown source and soon became viral, attracting negative comments and backlash from some people who questioned her morals and loyalty to Pakistan. Some also criticized her for wearing a revealing dress and for dancing to an Indian song, given the tense relations between the two countries.
Neelum Munir, however, did not let the criticism affect her and defended herself in a Facebook post. She wrote that she was “just having a fun moment with my friends” and that she did not mean to hurt anyone’s sentiments.
She also said that she loves Pakistan and respects all religions and cultures. She added that she was not ashamed of the video and that she did not do anything wrong or immoral. She asked her fans to support her and not judge her based on one video.
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Neelum Munir’s fans and fellow celebrities also came to her support and praised her for being confident and bold. They appreciated her talent and beauty and encouraged her to ignore the haters. They also pointed out the hypocrisy and double standards of some people who criticize women for their choices and actions, while ignoring the bigger issues facing the country.
Neelum Munir is not the first Pakistani actress to face such controversy for dancing or singing to an Indian song. In 2015, Mawra Hocane faced similar backlash for lip-syncing to an Indian song in a video.
She also responded by saying that she loves both Pakistan and India and that music has no boundaries. In 2017, Saba Qamar faced criticism for doing a photoshoot in a mosque while wearing a sleeveless dress. She apologized for hurting anyone’s feelings and said that it was not intentional.
The video scandal of Neelum Munir shows how some people in Pakistan are still intolerant and conservative when it comes to women’s freedom and expression. It also shows how social media can be used to spread hate and negativity, as well as to support and empower.
Neelum Munir has shown courage and grace in handling the situation and has proved that she is a strong and independent woman who does not need anyone’s approval or validation.