What Happened: Actress Mishi Khan criticized Dr. Zakir Naik for his controversial remarks about Pakistan and its national airline, urging the government to reconsider granting state guest status to individuals who disparage the country
What you need to know: Actress Mishi Khan has fiercely criticized Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik for his controversial remarks about Pakistan and its national airline, which have sparked widespread outrage. In a video posted on Instagram, Mishi expressed her discontent with Dr. Naik, stating, “Zakir Naik, who was a state guest, has completed his visit and returned. Just as Javed Akhtar went to India and spoke poorly about Pakistan, Zakir Naik is also criticizing our national airline.”
What more: Mishi questioned Dr. Naik’s actions, specifically regarding his attempt to bring excessive luggage, saying, “Six people weighing a thousand kilograms, what were you trying to take? If 500 kilograms were waived for you, being a state guest doesn’t mean you can take advantage and carry all your luggage for free.”
Also: She expressed her disappointment with Dr. Naik’s negative comments about Pakistan and his praise for India, suggesting that his comments reflect a lack of understanding of the situation in India, where he resides. Mishi also condemned Dr. Naik’s remarks about women, stating, “I was very saddened to hear you use such words about women. You should educate men. Fear God and choose your words wisely.”
Additionally: Furthermore, Mishi urged the government to reconsider granting state guest status to individuals like Dr. Zakir Naik and Javed Akhtar, questioning why they are invited to Pakistan only to speak disparagingly about it afterward. She asserted, “If India is so great, they should stay there. Do we have no self-respect?”