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Netizens React to Pakistani Drama Mayi Ri Showing Teen Pregnancy

by Ayesal A
written by Ayesal A
  • The latest episode of Mayi Ri introduced a major twist with a teen pregnancy storyline, causing shock and uproar on social media, as viewers were previously drawn to the likeable couple of Annie and Faakhir.
  • Mayi Ri is a trending Pakistani drama that initially tackled the issue of child marriages in a light-hearted manner, gaining high viewership and TRP ratings.
  • The unexpected twist has sparked a debate on whether such portrayals in TV dramas can effectively raise awareness about child marriage or inadvertently normalise it.

Mayi Ri is one of the most trending Pakistani dramas at the moment on television. Grabbing eyeballs and achieving the highest TRP’s the show is a thought-provoking series highlighting the perils of child marriages in the society. The show makers had chosen to tackle the highly sensitive topic in a light-hearted manner  until the latest episode was aired last night. A major twist in the drama has surely changed the course of the show and has caused an uproar on social media where netizens are in shock with the shocking twist of a teen pregnancy!

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From Child Marriage to Teen Pregnancy: Mayi Ri

This compelling narrative unfolds the life of Annie, a vibrant 15-year-old schoolgirl whose world is abruptly upended when she is forced into marriage with her 16 year old cousin, Faakhir due to her uncle’s dying wish. Through Annie’s tumultuous journey, the series sought to unveil the grim and far-reaching consequences of child marriages, which can forever shatter the innocence of childhood. From putting conditions on Annie’s studies to making her cook, clean and do all the house chores, the story has now taken a serious turn where she and Faakhir, two teenagers are going to have the added responsibility of a child of their own.

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Child Marriage in TV Shows: Balancing Actions and Unintended Consequences

Annie and Fakhir had been getting along quite well in the last few episodes and Faakhir was becoming the perfect husband any girl would be lucky to have. Instead of the consequences of child marriages, the public had grown to like the couple and the drama had received backlash for doing so, is the teen pregnancy their way of getting the drama back on track, is this one of the consequences of child marriage that show-makers are trying to show. Will this end up creating awareness for the masses or another reason to get children married.

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The portrayal of child marriages in television dramas is a complex and sensitive topic in Pakistan. On one hand, these dramas can serve as a medium to raise awareness about the harsh realities of child marriages and the dire consequences they bring. They have the potential to spark important conversations and encourage societal change.

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Portrayal of Child Marriage in Pakistani Drama ‘Mayi Ri’ Raises Questions

On the other hand, there is a responsibility to ensure that such portrayals are handled with utmost care and responsibility. Inaccurate or insensitive depictions could inadvertently romanticize or normalize child marriages, potentially sending mixed messages to the audience. In the case of Annie and Faakhir, the two were slowly becoming couple goals and younger generation watching the show may have fantasized about getting a partner like that.

Here’s what netizens have to say about Mayi Ri’s Teen Pregnancy on Television:

 

 

 

 

 

As television dramas continue to tackle pressing social issues, it is crucial for creators, producers, and writers to strike a delicate balance. They must provide a platform for meaningful conversations while avoiding any unintentional glorification or misrepresentation of sensitive subjects like child marriage. This way, television dramas in Pakistan can effectively contribute to raising awareness and driving positive change in society.

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Portrayal of Child Marriage in Pakistani Drama ‘Mayi Ri’ Raises Questions

by Alefyah Hasnain
written by Alefyah Hasnain
  • Pakistani drama “Mayi Ri” creates buzz with a plot centred on child marriages, despite intended condemnation.
  • Audiences express unconventional liking for lead couple Annie and Fakhir, romanticizing their relationship, despite the legal and social issues surrounding child marriages.
  • Show-makers criticised for deviating from intended message against child marriages, as storyline glorifies young couple’s marriage, household duties, and studies.

Pakistani drama Mayi Ri has been the talk of the town ever since the teasers were released. Audiences were left shocked at the shocking plot reveal on ‘Child Marriages’ and the drama piqued interest resulting in high ratings.

Airing on ARY Digital, the drama airs daily at 7pm with Aina Asif and Samar Jaffri, both child actors in the leading roles. What seemed to be a condemnation on the harsh reality of child marriage in Pakistan, seems to be going the other way around now that the story has unfolded further.

Mayi Ri drama Cast, Timings, Plot, And More

In many parts of Pakistan, deep-rooted traditions, coupled with poverty and limited access to education, drive families to marry off their young daughters. Girls are often seen as a burden on their families due to economic constraints, and marrying them off at a young age is sometimes considered a way to alleviate financial pressures. In Mayi Ri the two cousins were simply married off to fulfil the wish of the dying father and the head of the family, played by Noman Ejaz.

Discrepancy Between Law and Portrayal in Mayi Ri

Annie and Fakhir, two cousins were forcefully married off to each other both of them being underage – which itself is a red flag since this is illegal by law. In the episode before the actual wedding took place the police were shown arriving to the scene after Annie and Fakhir tried their best to stop their wedding from happening. However, the police could also do nothing to stop the wedding.

 

 

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The legal age for marriage in Pakistan is 18 for males and 16 for females, as per the Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929. However, implementation and enforcement of this law have been inconsistent, and the cultural and social norms often hold more sway in many communities. According to this Pakistani law, Annie and Fakhir’s marriage could have been stopped by the police, but the contrary was shown.

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Mayi Ri Teaser Confronts the Harsh Reality of Child Marriage in Pakistan

Mixed Audience Reactions and Ethical Concerns

In the coming episodes instead of a disaster unfolding, the show-makers have instead created and pushed this unconventional likeness of the lead couple. Taking a look at some of the comments under Mayi Ri posts on various social media platforms, one can see the audiences are appreciating this child marriage being shown to the masses via television. While some are calling it the right thing to do, others are finding the couple totally adorable ‘shipping’ them and can’t wait to see their romantic scenes together as the story progresses.

 

Let’s not forget the actress Aina Asif is a 14 year old who in the drama is studying in school and wishes to focus only on her studies. However, she is being made to wear gold bangles and jewellery similar to a typical newly-wed. The show-makers did not even leave it to the ‘Nikkah’ taking place but a Rukhsati was done too. Watching two teenagers sharing the same bedroom is definitely not something that needs to be glorified in a country like Pakistan where child marriages are seemed like a right of way.

It seems like the condemning message on child marriages has been lost along the way. Show-makers need to rectify the situation instead of showing how well the two teenagers are managing all their responsibilities including their marriage, household duties and studies.

In recent posts by Samar Jafri and Annie Asif, the two have put up fun behind-the-scene pictures from their ‘on-screen’ wedding in Mayi Ri. Take a look at what netizens are have to say about the show:

 

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