{"id":430688,"date":"2023-12-22T14:12:18","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T09:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=430688"},"modified":"2023-12-22T14:12:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T09:12:18","slug":"stirring-the-internet-the-slap-scene-in-pakistani-drama-mannat-murad-sparks-intense-online-debate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/stirring-the-internet-the-slap-scene-in-pakistani-drama-mannat-murad-sparks-intense-online-debate\/","title":{"rendered":"Stirring the Internet: The Slap Scene in Pakistani Drama &#8220;Mannat Murad&#8221; Sparks Intense Online Debate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistani dramas have long been recognized for their ability to tackle societal issues and showcase the intricacies of human relationships. However, a recent slap scene in the popular drama &#8220;Mannat Murad&#8221; has ignited a heated debate on the internet, with viewers divided over the portrayal of domestic violence and the subsequent retaliation by the wife.<\/p>\n<p>In the recent episode of the much-talked-about drama \u201cMannat Murad,\u201d social media has become a battleground of opinions after a dramatic scene unfolded, where Mannat, played by Iqra Aziz, slapped Murad, portrayed by Talha Chahour.<\/p>\n<p>The incident occurred after Murad slapped Mannat for not apologizing to his mother, adding another layer of complexity to their already tumultuous relationship. Mannat did not sit back and weep like a damsel in distress but also slapped Murad right back.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-430689\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mannat-murad.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mannat-murad.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mannat-murad-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mannat-murad-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mannat-murad-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mannat-murad-364x205.jpeg 364w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mannat-murad-758x426.jpeg 758w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The slap scene has become the focal point of a robust online debate, with viewers expressing a spectrum of opinions. Some argue that the scene is a reflection of real-life dynamics, shedding light on the prevalence of domestic violence and the need for women to stand up against abuse. Others contend that such scenes perpetuate harmful stereotypes and normalize violence within relationships, asserting that they have no place in modern storytelling.<\/p>\n<p>Proponents of the scene argue that Pakistani dramas, by addressing sensitive topics such as domestic violence, provide an opportunity for societal reflection and discussion. They believe that the depiction of the wife retaliating sends a positive message, empowering women to resist abuse and challenge societal norms that condone violence within relationships.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-430691\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mannat-murad-585x392-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"585\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mannat-murad-585x392-1.jpg 585w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mannat-murad-585x392-1-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the opposing side, critics argue that the scene normalizes violence by portraying it as an acceptable reaction in a dramatic context. They express concern that such depictions may desensitize audiences to the severity of domestic violence and contribute to the perpetuation of harmful behavior patterns.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few mixed reviews by the netizens below,<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">MANNAT SLAPPING MURAD WAS THE MOST SATISFYING THING! first of all his coward ass didn\u2019t deserve her &amp; now that he has her HE CANNOT EVEN TAKE A STAND FOR HIS WIFE! lessgo rooting for Mannat,need her to divorce him! Btw heights of toxicity this is\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MannatMurad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MannatMurad<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OIynxWg3JU\">pic.twitter.com\/OIynxWg3JU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; z. (@_cloud_zoe) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_cloud_zoe\/status\/1737173363418632287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 19, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">LITERALLY SHOOK?!?!?!? murad slapping mannat is so messed up like you haven\u2019t stood up for her and always chose your mother let\u2019s be fr\ud83d\ude2d tbh mannat slapping murad is well deserved. thought this would be a rom com tho but it\u2019s giving toxicity\ud83d\ude2d<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/mannatmurad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#mannatmurad<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Oy118ROhKw\">pic.twitter.com\/Oy118ROhKw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; \ud835\udc98. \ud83e\udd0d (@omgwashhh) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/omgwashhh\/status\/1737181437948756170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 19, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">One of the drama which seriously needs to be checked before airing is  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MannatMurad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MannatMurad<\/a> .. what a girl was Mannat before marriage and what Murad has made her ..  <\/p>\n<p>Ps &#8211; whenever I see murad  \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffbhe gets on my nerves <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VjF2BnWjfW\">pic.twitter.com\/VjF2BnWjfW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tanzeem \ud83d\udc95 (@simply_tanz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/simply_tanz\/status\/1737126476875718787?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 19, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I am so confused&#8230;what the hell? YE HO KYA RAHA HAI?!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MannatMurad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MannatMurad<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6h5jsCpu6x\">pic.twitter.com\/6h5jsCpu6x<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; HiyaD (@DanniiHi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DanniiHi\/status\/1737211418942828652?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 19, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/mannatmurad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#mannatmurad<\/a> This whole time I was like how did Iqra pick this role and then she gets slapped and I was more in shock how did she accept this\ud83d\ude31but then she slaps him back the only redeeming part  dear god though what were they both thinking. The toxicity is never ending\ud83e\udd26\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83e\udd26\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2640\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dramafan (@KhyberSKY) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KhyberSKY\/status\/1737189920278446269?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 19, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/chotibachi_\/status\/1736874711819092153<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Love marriage is scary what if he turns out to be like Murad.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MannatMurad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MannatMurad<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; TeekhiAFChilly (@tikhi_mirchiiii) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tikhi_mirchiiii\/status\/1737166279742755043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 19, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mannat Murad has got to the most frustrating drama on air rn. The guy is a walking Red Flag. Doesn&#39;t even have one admirable quality. He is better suited as the Villain instead of the Hero. I hope Mannat leaves Murad at the end. Its not even a love story anymore.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MannatMurad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MannatMurad<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Brownie \u2728 (@the_desi_dream) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/the_desi_dream\/status\/1737163739684876396?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 19, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I&#39;m not defending anyone of them. The pathetic mentality of our industry who showcasing this bullshit in dramas. Actors still choose to promote such ultra-stereotypical stories. <br \/>Matters can be settled without physical and emotional abuse. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MannatMurad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MannatMurad<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ifasFFbi1l\">pic.twitter.com\/ifasFFbi1l<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Komal Ansari | free \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf8 (@DrKomal26) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrKomal26\/status\/1737501485238260017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 20, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The slap scene in &#8220;Mannat Murad&#8221; has undeniably sparked a fervent online debate, highlighting the power of storytelling to influence societal perspectives. As viewers grapple with the portrayal of domestic violence and the wife&#8217;s unconventional response, the conversation catalyzes broader discussions on the responsibility of content creators and the role of television dramas in shaping societal attitudes.<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing dialogue on this issue underscores the need for nuanced storytelling that fosters awareness and encourages positive change rather than perpetuating harmful stereotypes.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistani dramas have long been recognized for their ability to tackle societal issues and showcase the intricacies of human relationships. However, a recent slap scene in the popular drama &#8220;Mannat Murad&#8221; has ignited a heated debate on the internet, with viewers divided over the portrayal of domestic violence and the subsequent retaliation by the wife. 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