New Delhi: Pakistani fashion designer and actor Deepak Perwani’s latest Admission fee of India is better than Pakistan, which is why it divides Pakistanis. Some want him to “go to India”, others are forced to agree with him.
The 50-year-old acclaimed designer, who is a Sindhi Hindu, shared his candid thoughts about the contrasting realities in Pakistan and India in an interview with Amna Haider. her show auto talk on friday.
Perwani, who recently traveled to India, said one of the most striking differences between the two countries is in the meaning of freedom and joy among ordinary people. “If you look at their lives comparatively, Indians have it better. There’s a lot of happiness. People laugh and live their lives. Women are free to walk on the streets, ride cycles and bikes. Even rickshaw pullers and taxi drivers have upi.” he said.
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Perwani’s perspective went beyond physical infrastructure. He further pointed out that Pakistan’s more concrete, pedestrian-friendly urban areas are “much more dynamic” when contrasted with less concrete, more open and bustling environments. “There are also pavements and footpaths. It’s not a concrete jungle,” he added, comparing it to Karachi’s roads.
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“Go to India”
One Instagram user, Ebtesham, supported Perwani’s view and argued that only those who have not experienced the freedoms he mentioned would do so. criticize he.
Dr. Nosheen Zareen Khan, in a lengthy comment, argued that the country is making real progress by failing to accept the reality of Pakistan’s challenges.
“Pakistan is a third world country low economic rate. Who is safe in Pakistan? Not even a 4 year old. Indians everywhere are making a name for themselves. Accept reality and do something productive. Get out of the illusion that we are exceptional and there is no one like us,” she said.
Some voices, like Bushra Zubair on YouTube, passionately defend Pakistan and claim that minorities are treated much better in the country. Above all Perwani claim.
“Please stop complaining,” Zubua said. wrote, He added that Hindus in Pakistan are treated “100 times better than in other countries.”
Another asked Perwani to go to India. “Tau india dafa ho jay fear (He then left for India).
Perwani added that he had wanted to flee Pakistan decades ago, but now that he has spent half of his life here, he has chosen not to do so.
Who is Deepak Perwani?
Perwani has a career spanning over 20 years and holds the Guinness World Record for designing the world’s largest kurta. His fashion house, Deepak Perwani (DP), has not only made waves in Pakistan, but has also received international recognition, including being named the 6th best fashion designer in the world by the Bulgarian Fashion Awards in 2014. It has won awards.
his celebrity clients Also It includes Indians like Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi. Perwani acted in a TV drama and in her debut role Meray Paas Paas (2004-05).
In November, he held a Diwali party. The Diwali party was attended by many Pakistani celebrities such as Sanam Saeed, Sonya Hussin, Areba Habib and many more.
Hussyn and Habib faced criticism Although non-Muslims attended the festival, they defended their position emphasizing the need to promote religious harmony and inclusivity in Pakistan.
(Edited by Aamaan Alam Khan)
