{"id":442020,"date":"2025-07-11T16:32:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T11:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=442020"},"modified":"2025-07-11T16:32:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T11:32:53","slug":"momina-iqbal-addresses-gender-identity-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/momina-iqbal-addresses-gender-identity-rumors\/","title":{"rendered":"Momina Iqbal Addresses Gender Identity Rumors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Momina Iqbal recently tackled persistent rumors about her gender identity in a candid interview with host Hasan Chaudhry on the popular show <em>Something Haute<\/em>. The <em>Ehd-e-Wafa<\/em> star addressed the swirling speculation that she is transgender, a claim that gained traction after an edited clip from her earlier interview with Fuchsia Magazine went viral, sparking widespread debate online.<\/p>\n\n<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-evy20bbrvqm\" style=\"max-width:662px;\" class=\"arve\">\n\t<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n\t\t<div style=\"aspect-ratio:331\/186\" class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.193353%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer &#039;none&#039;;autoplay &#039;none&#039;;bluetooth &#039;none&#039;;browsing-topics &#039;none&#039;;camera &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-read &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-write;display-capture &#039;none&#039;;encrypted-media &#039;none&#039;;gamepad &#039;none&#039;;geolocation &#039;none&#039;;gyroscope &#039;none&#039;;hid &#039;none&#039;;identity-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;idle-detection &#039;none&#039;;keyboard-map &#039;none&#039;;local-fonts;magnetometer &#039;none&#039;;microphone &#039;none&#039;;midi &#039;none&#039;;otp-credentials &#039;none&#039;;payment &#039;none&#039;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &#039;none&#039;;publickey-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;screen-wake-lock &#039;none&#039;;serial &#039;none&#039;;summarizer &#039;none&#039;;sync-xhr;usb &#039;none&#039;;web-share;window-management &#039;none&#039;;xr-spatial-tracking &#039;none&#039;;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" credentialless data-arve=\"arve-youtube-evy20bbrvqm\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/EVY20BBRVQM?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"372\" loading=\"lazy\" name=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/EVY20BBRVQM?feature=oembed&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autoplay=0\" title=\"\" width=\"662\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<p>The rumors, which also alleged that Iqbal had been disowned by her family, caused a stir on social media, with a video titled \u201cMomina is a transgender\u201d amassing over 45 million views. During her conversation with Chaudhry, the host delicately broached the topic, noting that he had heard \u201codd\u201d rumors about her and asked if she wished to address them. Iqbal, known for her poise and openness, took the opportunity to set the record straight.<\/p>\n\n<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-skmvq_slj8g\" style=\"max-width:662px;\" class=\"arve\">\n\t<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n\t\t<div style=\"aspect-ratio:331\/186\" class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.193353%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer &#039;none&#039;;autoplay &#039;none&#039;;bluetooth &#039;none&#039;;browsing-topics &#039;none&#039;;camera &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-read &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-write;display-capture &#039;none&#039;;encrypted-media &#039;none&#039;;gamepad &#039;none&#039;;geolocation &#039;none&#039;;gyroscope &#039;none&#039;;hid &#039;none&#039;;identity-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;idle-detection &#039;none&#039;;keyboard-map &#039;none&#039;;local-fonts;magnetometer &#039;none&#039;;microphone &#039;none&#039;;midi &#039;none&#039;;otp-credentials &#039;none&#039;;payment &#039;none&#039;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &#039;none&#039;;publickey-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;screen-wake-lock &#039;none&#039;;serial &#039;none&#039;;summarizer &#039;none&#039;;sync-xhr;usb &#039;none&#039;;web-share;window-management &#039;none&#039;;xr-spatial-tracking &#039;none&#039;;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" credentialless data-arve=\"arve-youtube-skmvq_slj8g\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/SkmVq_SLJ8g?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"372\" loading=\"lazy\" name=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/SkmVq_SLJ8g?feature=oembed&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autoplay=0\" title=\"\" width=\"662\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cI was getting calls from people urging me to give interviews, and even reporters asked if I was a woman,\u201d Iqbal shared, reflecting on the frenzy that followed the viral video. She admitted that the initial days were \u201ctraumatizing,\u201d as the rumors snowballed out of control. As an impulsive person, she initially felt compelled to respond immediately but was steadied by her mother\u2019s calm and unbothered demeanor. \u201cMy mother\u2019s reassurance gave me peace,\u201d she said, noting how her family\u2019s support helped her navigate the ordeal.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-409699\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/339685088_1375170063056623_1399392312991795540_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/339685088_1375170063056623_1399392312991795540_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/339685088_1375170063056623_1399392312991795540_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/339685088_1375170063056623_1399392312991795540_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/339685088_1375170063056623_1399392312991795540_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/339685088_1375170063056623_1399392312991795540_n-758x948.jpg 758w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Iqbal revealed that her friends took a lighter approach, finding humor in the situation. \u201cThey were joking about it, which helped me see the absurdity,\u201d she said with a laugh. However, the overwhelming attention\u2014evidenced by the video\u2019s staggering view count\u2014made her realize the issue had spiraled. \u201cEveryone was pushing me to make a statement, but I wasn\u2019t comfortable. I didn\u2019t even know how to address something so baseless,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/humaira-alis-brother-clarifies-familys-stance-and-raises-concerns-over-her-death\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Humaira Ali\u2019s Brother Clarifies Family\u2019s Stance and Raises Concerns Over Her Death<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<p>In a powerful closing statement, Iqbal asserted, \u201cIf I were transgender, I would have owned it with grace. But when there\u2019s no truth to the rumors, what is there to address?\u201d Her response, delivered with confidence and dignity, underscored her refusal to be defined by unfounded gossip.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-406671\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/336342425_1274501799944082_8061689235982548284_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/336342425_1274501799944082_8061689235982548284_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/336342425_1274501799944082_8061689235982548284_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/336342425_1274501799944082_8061689235982548284_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/336342425_1274501799944082_8061689235982548284_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/336342425_1274501799944082_8061689235982548284_n-758x948.jpg 758w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As the entertainment industry rallies around her, Iqbal\u2019s interview serves as a reminder of the importance of empathy and responsibility in consuming and sharing online content. Her grace under pressure has only solidified her standing as a beloved figure in Pakistani showbiz.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Momina Iqbal recently tackled persistent rumors about her gender identity in a candid interview with host Hasan Chaudhry on the popular show Something Haute. The Ehd-e-Wafa star addressed the swirling speculation that she is transgender, a claim that gained traction after an edited clip from her earlier interview with Fuchsia Magazine went viral, sparking widespread debate online. 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