Hijab Zehra Clarifies DHA Wali Maid Award Controversy

LAHORE: (Showbiz Desk) – Social media personality Hijab Zehra has broken her silence over the controversy surrounding DHA Wali Maid’s award at the Pakistan Influencer Awards, clarifying why she collected the trophy on the creator’s behalf and denying claims that she was the woman referred to as “Baji” in her videos.

In a series of Instagram posts, Hijab explained that she works at a marketing agency and was part of the core team responsible for organising the awards ceremony.

She said she accepted the trophy because DHA Wali Maid could not attend the event. Other members of the organising team also collected awards on behalf of absent creators, she added, but her appearance unexpectedly became a topic of public discussion.

Addressing her remarks in Ducky Bhai’s vlog, Hijab said she was referring to DHA Wali Maid’s content and work and intended to appreciate the creator. She clarified that she never meant to suggest that she was the actual “Baji”, the creator’s employer or someone who employed her.

Hijab acknowledged that her comments may have caused confusion but stressed that she had no intention of disrespecting DHA Wali Maid. She praised the creator, describing her as one of Pakistan’s biggest stars who deserved the recognition and appreciation she was receiving.

In another Instagram Story, Hijab spoke about the trolling and negative comments she faced after the award presentation went viral. She said people assumed she was “Baji”, despite her never making such a claim, adding that the situation had taken an unexpected turn.

She also reiterated her support for DHA Wali Maid during the ceremony, saying, “We love @dhawalimaid, just like everyone else does.”

The controversy began after DHA Wali Maid won the YouTube Creator of the Year (Female) award but could not attend the ceremony. Hijab collected the trophy on her behalf as a representative of the event’s organising team.