Veteran Pakistani actress Atiqa Odho sparked discussion across the entertainment industry after criticizing actor Ali Raza for exposing his chest hair in the popular drama Dastak. According to her, such portrayals by male actors are morally inappropriate and should be reconsidered.

 

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Double Standards in Wardrobe Choices

Atiqa pointed out an important concern about gender-based double standards in showbiz. She explained that female actresses are often bound by strict wardrobe expectations—such as wearing long sleeves and modest clothing—while male actors seem to get a free pass when it comes to revealing attire.

She argued that if women are expected to maintain modesty, men should be held to similar standards. Simply put, exposing chest hair on television does not add value to the character and instead feels out of place.

 

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A Nostalgic Trend or Outdated Style?

 

The trend of showing chest hair was once considered masculine and attractive. Stars like Abid Ali in Pakistan and Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor and Sunny Deol proudly flaunted it on-screen. However, Atiqa believes that times have changed, and the industry must evolve with new cultural sensitivities.

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Suggestions to Maintain Screen Decency

In a humorous yet firm tone, Atiqa suggested that if Ali Raza is unwilling to avoid such scenes, he should visit a beauty salon and have his chest hair removed. At the very least, she said, he should keep his shirt buttons closed enough to prevent unnecessary exposure.

Interestingly, she even joked that if no one is willing to take him to the salon, she would personally volunteer for the task!

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Other Celebrities React

The conversation happened in the presence of Nadia Khan and Marina Khan, both of whom laughed heartily at the remarks. Marina even brought up that Shamoon Abbasi is another actor frequently seen in similar style, adding to the humor of the debates