- The horrific gang rape incident on the Lahore-Sialkot motorway in September 2020 links to hadsa drama
- The victim questioned the intrusion into her private life and lamented the lack of consideration for her feelings.
- Hadiqa Kiani, the lead in “Hadsa,” clarified that the drama is not based on the motorway rape incident.
In a disheartening incident that shook the nation back in September 2020, a woman fell victim to a gang rape on the Lahore-Sialkot motorway, an event that left an indelible scar on the collective consciousness of the country.
Recently, a prominent entertainment channel introduced a new drama series titled “Hadsa,” featuring acclaimed actors such as Hadiqa Kiani, Aly Khan, Romaisa Khan, Khaqan Shahnawaz, Saleem Mairaj, and Zhalay Sarhadi. The plot of the drama revolved around a resilient woman portrayed by Hadiqa Kiani, who undergoes a harrowing incident that shatters her world.
However, as anticipation grew online, Fereeha Idrees, a Pakistani TV host, shared the sentiments of the real victim who was subjected to the motorway rape. Without disclosing the victim’s identity, Fereeha conveyed the victim’s anguish at seeing her traumatic experience depicted in the upcoming drama. The victim expressed her distress, stating that reliving the horrific episode through the televised drama reignited the terror she had endured three years prior.
In a poignant account, Fereeha quoted the victim’s words, revealing how the haunting events of the past continue to haunt her each time the drama is aired. The victim lamented the lack of consideration for her feelings, questioning the intrusion into her private life. She wondered aloud if this constant reminder amounted to harassment, expressing her desire to move on and be free from the shadow of her past.
Adding to the turmoil, acclaimed singer and actress Hadiqa Kiani, the star of “Hadsa,” refuted claims that the drama was based on the 2020 motorway rape incident. Hadiqa clarified that after thorough discussions with the production team and reviewing the script, she concluded that “Hadsa” was unrelated to the motorway incident.
In a statement, Hadiqa disclosed that she had probed the nature of the drama before accepting the role, and the production team assured her that there was no connection to the distressing incident. She emphasized the prevalence of rape and violence in society, affecting individuals of all genders, ages, and social strata.
Hadiqa asserted that while she had encountered numerous heart-wrenching stories, “Hadsa” was not a representation of any specific person’s ordeal but rather a portrayal of a sadly common facet of reality.
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Hadiqa acknowledged her limitations in dictating how survivors should react but underscored the importance of advancing conversations about such heinous acts. She called for collective efforts to protect and empower survivors, fostering a climate of empathy and support.
The upcoming drama series “Hadsa” has inadvertently ignited controversy due to its perceived connection to the motorway rape incident of 2020. The victim’s emotional response to the portrayal of her trauma in the drama underscores the profound impact of media depictions on real-life survivors.
The ensuing conversation, including Hadiqa Kiani’s stance, highlights the delicate balance between shedding light on societal issues and respecting the sensitivities of those who have suffered.