- Pakistani drama “Mujhay Qabool Nahi” starring Ahsan Khan, Sami Khan, and Madiha Imam addresses women’s rights and Stockholm Syndrome.
- The show’s plot follows Maira’s battle against a forced child marriage and her journey towards independence with the help of Attir (Ahsan Khan).
- The drama raises awareness about complex psychological phenomena like Stockholm Syndrome and advocates against child marriages, using its platform to promote positive change.
Pakistani drama ‘Mujhay Qabool Nahi’ starring Ahsan Khan, Sami Khan and Madiha Imam is addressing all the right issues prevailing in our society. Not only is it advocating for women’s rights, it is also raising awareness about complex psychological phenomena like Stockholm Syndrome. Mujhay Qabool Nahi is engaging viewers and paving way for dialogue on impactful topics.
Women’s rights have been focussed on for social change and advocacy globally, including in Pakistan. Pakistani dramas and media can play a crucial role in challenging societal norms and sparking conversations around gender equality, women’s empowerment, and the challenges women face in various aspects of their lives. It is good to see show-makers taking an initiative to promote content that can empower women and educate them on their legal rights including the right to divorce, ‘Khula’ and creating a separate identity for themselves.
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The drama revolves around the story of Maira (Madiha Imam) and Salman’s (Sami Khan) child marriage and the implications it has had in Maira’s life over the years. Tied in a bond with a cousin that she absolutely despises, Maira has been silently fighting her battle against her ‘Nikkah’ that was performed against her wishes when she was a teenager. However, she seems to have accepted her fate and is ready for a life of destruction with the man who is simply using her as an ATM machine.
Attir (Ahsan Khan) plays the knight in shining armour to Maira who is determined to educate and empower her to fight for her rights.
The show also touches an important aspect of financial independence for women. Attir advises Maira to fight back instead of giving up, the first step he asks her to complete is opening an individual bank account where her salary from their workplace would be deposited instead of the joint account with Salman, paving her path to financial independence and financial autonomy.
This is a valuable lesson for women watching at home: when you’re employed, why allow your oppressor to further dictate your life?
In the latest episode, Attir makes an intervention with her, informing her that she is engulfed by the ‘Stockholm Syndrome’. He further creates awareness on how she could free herself from Salman by seeking help from people she can trust.
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What is ‘Stockholm Syndrome’?
It is a psychological condition where hostages or victims of abduction develop feelings of empathy, sympathy, or even affection for their captors.. Addressing this phenomenon, Attir makes Maira understand how she has over the years come to accept her fate even when Salman has her captive with his manipulation and extreme fear. The drama can also help the audience understand the complexities of human psychology and the power dynamics that can lead to such emotional responses and identify if they are in a similar situation and are in need of help.
The Show Advocates Women’s Rights and Refutes Child Marriages!
Instead of romanticising child marriages, Mujhay Qabool Nahi is advocating for women’s rights and creating an awareness on what women in such situations can do. The protagonist Attir has time and again educated Maira on her various legal rights including the right to end her marriage through seeking ‘Khula’ in court.
In a recent post, Ahsan Khan also spoke about his character is standing against the odds and fighting against child marriages and forced marriages which are a common occurrence in the society.
“My character Attir stands against #forcemarriage and #childmarriage Forced marriages are a deviation from the respected practice of marriages in our culture and child marriage is a violation of human rights.These marriages disrupt their education and drives vulnerability to violence, discrimination and abuse.”
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Overall, using entertainment platforms to shed light on these societal ills can be a powerful way to foster empathy, understanding, and potentially influence positive change in society. It’s encouraging to see that media is being utilized to address dramas are highlighting important topics in Pakistani society.
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