Sajal Aly Faces Criticism Over Portrayal of Pakistani Girl in “What’s Love Got To Do With It?”

Sajal Aly, a renowned Pakistani actress, has garnered a massive fan following across the world due to her extraordinary acting skills. Recently, the actress made headlines for her role in the international project “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” produced by Jemima Goldsmith. The film featured an impressive cast, including Emma Thompson, Lily James, Shabana Azmi, Shahzad Latif, and of course, Sajal Aly. The movie was directed by Shekhar Kapur.

Although many of Sajal Aly’s fans praised her performance in the film, some of them were not happy with the way she portrayed the Pakistani girl’s character. The movie’s trailer was shared on a fan page, and fans were quick to criticize the portrayal of the Muslim girl’s character, which they believed was completely distorted.

Some of Sajal Aly’s fans expressed their disappointment on social media platforms, saying that they didn’t expect her to sign up for a film that distorted the image of Pakistani and Muslim girls. They claimed that the portrayal of the modern Pakistani girl was rare, and only a small percentage of elite Pakistani girls would be like the character in the movie.

One social media user went as far as urging Pakistanis not to watch the film because it depicted a distorted image of Muslims. He even shamed Muslim actors who worked in such films, questioning why they would take on roles that did not portray Muslims accurately.

Fans debated Sajal Aly’s portrayal of Pakistani and Muslim girls, with many claiming that it was too corrupt. They also didn’t like the way the story played out, particularly the divorce of Maymoona and the leading man. Fans had high hopes for the chemistry between Sajal Aly and the leading man, which was evident in the trailer. However, they felt it was used as clickbait to draw people in, as the chemistry was not as strong in the actual movie.

Despite the backlash, some fans showed support for Sajal Aly and praised her acting skills in the film. They admitted that they were disappointed with the script and the way the character was portrayed, but they had no hatred for Sajal Aly and hoped she would choose her future roles more carefully.

Here are some the comments from the fans:

It is worth noting that art is subjective, and everyone has their own opinion about what they see on screen. However, it is also essential to acknowledge the valid criticism that fans have expressed and continue to demand accurate and respectful representation of Pakistani and Muslim characters in mainstream media.