Renowned actress Hina Bayat Khawaja has shared her experience of harassment of women, saying that sometimes women in full veil face more harassment.

The senior actress is known for her artistic talents, personality and frank discussions on social issues. She has also been a host at the beginning of her career and has been a part of programs highlighting various social issues.

Hina Bayat, while talking on a private TV program, mentioned a social experience. According to her, two girls were taken through a market in ordinary indigenous clothes. Some people saw them, but no one did anything inappropriate.

According to the actress, later when the same girls were sent to the market with dupattas, they faced inappropriate behavior from some people. When she went there in full hijab, she was teased. Hina Bayat said that this experience was surprising for her too. According to her, this observation gave the impression that some men consider a woman in full veil to be unable to defend herself, while they consider women who look confident in simple and dignified clothes to be stronger.

The actress’s statement divided social media users. Some criticized her statement from a religious perspective and said that the decision to veil is from Allah, while other users agreed with her experience and said that women’s confidence can also be an important aspect in cases of harassment. Some people supported the actress’s statement, citing their personal experiences.