Controversial Pakistani writer and director Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar has once again stirred controversy with his recent remarks on women and relationships. In a fiery interview on Net Gen Talk, the outspoken dramatist held women responsible for Pakistan’s increasing divorce rate, claiming that many women pursue relationships with already married men.
Khalil’s Bold Accusations Against Women
Khalil Ur Rehman directly criticized women who, according to him, “run after settled men” and disrupt families. He questioned why women’s rights groups and marches never condemn women who engage in affairs with married men. “Men don’t have affairs alone,” he declared, suggesting that both genders share responsibility for moral decline in relationships.
Criticism of Feminism and Modern Independence
The Mere Paas Tum Ho writer also targeted modern feminism, claiming it promotes a “false sense of empowerment.” He stated that women today “read a few English books and refuse to compromise,” arguing that this attitude damages family harmony. Khalil believes that traditional values of patience and tolerance have faded, leading to an increase in broken marriages and emotional instability.
Defending His Work and Views on Relationships
While addressing backlash over his drama Mein Manto Nahi Hun, Khalil clarified that the relationship in the story was not an affair but a “pure and loyal bond.” He emphasized that both characters were unmarried, urging critics to understand the emotional depth rather than labeling it immoral.
The writer also defended teacher-student relationships, claiming society unfairly criticizes such cases when the teacher is male. “When an older woman marries a young student, everyone celebrates it,” he said, arguing that love should transcend age and gender but remain free of hypocrisy.
Public Reaction and Ongoing Debate
Khalil Ur Rehman’s statements have once again divided social media, with some supporting his stance on morality while others accuse him of spreading misogyny. His comments have reignited discussions about gender roles, feminism, and the changing dynamics of marriage in Pakistani society.