{"id":26977,"date":"2023-11-21T22:29:43","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T22:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/adnan-siddiqui-on-dialogue-do-takke-ki-larki-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-11-21T22:29:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T22:29:43","slug":"adnan-siddiqui-on-dialogue-do-takke-ki-larki-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/adnan-siddiqui-on-dialogue-do-takke-ki-larki-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Adnan Siddiqui on dialogue ‘do takke ki larki’ | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a recent podcast Excuse Me<\/em> hosted by Ahmed Ali Butt, veteran actor Adnan Siddiqui delved into the controversy surrounding a famous dialogue from the blockbuster drama Mere Paas Tum Ho<\/em>, shedding light on the context and interpretation of the contentious phrase, do takke ki larki.<\/em><\/p>\n

Butt initiated the discussion by referring to the dialogue’s impact and the controversy it stirred, particularly the backlash directed at writer Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar for supposedly portraying women in a negative light. Siddiqui, recalling his conversation with the writer, shared, “I asked Qamar about the dialogue, and he clarified that larki was used to refer to a single person, not woman in general.”<\/p>\n

Siddiqui emphasised his reluctance to engage in controversy but focused on contextualizing the dialogue within the storyline of Mere Paas Tum Ho<\/em>. He delved into the complexities of the characters, stating, “Both Mehwish<\/em> and Shahwar<\/em> bear equal blame. Danish,<\/em> deeply in love with Mehwish<\/em>, sacrificed much for her happiness. When he discovered his wife’s betrayal, his rage led to that dialogue.”<\/p>\n

The actor elucidated that the dialogue wasn’t a result of abusive intent. He explained, “In his (Danish\u2019s<\/em>) fury, he couldn’t resort to vile invectives or swear words. He was a man of culture; he uttered what he did. It was directed solely at Mehwish<\/em>, not intended to offend women in general. It’s crucial to understand the context within the storyline.”<\/p>\n

Siddiqui urged audiences not to conflate the character’s actions with real-life perceptions, stressing the importance of distinguishing fiction from reality. He added, “People should refrain from generalising; these words were specific to the characters. The characters in a storyline are not reflective of everyone.”<\/p>\n

Continuing, Siddiqui spoke about the notion that individuals, when overwhelmed by emotions, might react impulsively. He said, “People are humans; they’re capable of anything in certain situations. Let’s focus on the story; these words were confined to Mehwish and her actions.”<\/p>\n

Adnan Siddiqui advocated for a nuanced understanding of creative content, encouraging viewers to differentiate between fictional narratives and real-life beliefs.<\/p>\n

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