Amar Khan Defends Zareena Amid Mitti De Baway Debate

The actress responded to the ongoing discussion through an Instagram Story, challenging what she described as regressive attitudes towards women and their freedom to express emotions.

The debate gained attention after digital lifestyle magazine Kluchit shared a graphic questioning why audiences appeared more sympathetic towards Baala’s pain than Zareena’s struggles. The post highlighted the emotional difficulties faced by a woman whose life, according to the graphic, had fallen apart.

Resharing the post, Amar wrote, “Arey i thought ur entire twitter,tiktok and insta is Pro Zareena.”

She went on to criticise those questioning the character, arguing that some viewers still struggle with the idea that women can say no and express their feelings openly. Describing such attitudes as “regressive,” the actress challenged the different standards often applied to female characters.

Amar also suggested that the criticism came from only a small section of viewers, rather than representing the wider audience’s response to Zareena.

The controversy has sparked broader discussion about how women are portrayed in television dramas and how audiences respond when female characters express anger, challenge expectations or make decisions that others may dislike.

Zareena’s character has become a focal point in the debate over whether women are afforded the same emotional understanding as male characters when navigating difficult personal circumstances.

Through her response, Amar has defended the character’s right to express her feelings and make her own choices, while drawing attention to the social attitudes that continue to shape perceptions of women on screen.