Why are fans calling Sahar Hashmi 'female version' of Emraan Hashmi?
Pakistani actress Sahar Hashmi has become the center of online discussion after viewers began comparing her to Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, known for his romantic on-screen image, following a series of emotional hugging scenes in her ongoing dramas Shaidai and Zanjeerain.
The debate gained momentum after the latest episode of Shaidai featured an emotionally charged sequence in which Sahar Hashmi and co-star Feroze Khan shared a prolonged embrace. Similar scenes had also appeared in earlier episodes of the drama.
Meanwhile, Sahar's performance in Zanjeerain has also included several emotionally intense moments with co-star Daniyal Zafar, where the characters share hugs as part of the storyline. The recurring scenes have prompted widespread discussion across social media platforms.
Reacting to the clips, some users jokingly referred to the actress as the "Pakistani female version of Emraan Hashmi."
One user commented, "Sahar Hashmi aka Emraan Hashmi."
Another wrote, "It's all about the surname Hashmi, I guess."
A third added, "So true about her."
However, not everyone agreed with the criticism. Several users pointed out what they viewed as a double standard, questioning why the actress was being singled out while her male co-stars received little to no criticism.
One social media user remarked, "So the rules just apply to her? What about the man? Such double standards."
The discussion has once again highlighted the differing public perceptions of male and female actors when it comes to portraying romance and physical affection on screen.
While some viewers criticized the repeated hugging scenes, others defended Sahar, arguing that such moments were part of the script and should be viewed within the context of the story rather than as a reflection of the actors themselves.
It is worthy to mention that Sahar Hashmi has recently earned widespread acclaim for her performances in both Shaidai and Zanjeerain.
Her portrayal of emotionally layered characters has been praised by audiences, with many commending her expressive acting and growing versatility despite the ongoing social media debate surrounding her on-screen chemistry.