Pakistani Actress Mariyam Nafees opens out about harassment

Actress, Model, Activist Mariyam Nafees has made a name for herself in a short time with her supporting roles on television.

She recently opened up about the harassment she has been at the hands of people who harbor misogynistic views.

Taking to her social media, Mariyam narrated an incident where a man had blatantly asked her some hideous questions.

“Actress hu, prostitute nahi. (I’m an actress, not a prostitute) I’m sick of these proposals and I’ve tried whatever I could to make them stop but this is what I’m going to do now. It affects my mental health, it disturbs me that some people think this is what my business is. NO! I’M NOT FOR SALE!,” wrote Mariyam on her Instagram while sharing a screenshot of the conversation between her and the said man.

Every year many young women are joining the Pakistani entertainment industry in search of their dreams But for many the experience becomes a nightmare.

Actress Hina Bayat also supported Mariyam and encouraged her bravery. She posted on her instagram: That's my girl 👏👏👏 never bow down to disrespect and harrassment! And never let it bring you down - physically, emotionally, mentally......because the fault is with them, not you! ❤️

Replying to Mariyam’s message, actress Armeena Khan also shared a similar experience with the same man. She shut Him down in his place.