“Maybe it’s time we start asking women better questions — questions about their work, their creativity, their passions, their journeys and the things they do that inspire others, instead of constantly questioning how they look or what they choose to wear. There’s so much more to a woman than that.”

— Sajal Aly, actor

“For two years, I’ve said no to this show [Rise and Shine, hosted by Nadia Khan]. I remember again why I should’ve refused again.”

— Parishae Adnan, fashion designer and CEO, Amir Adnan

“Kareena Kapoor was initially in discussion for the female lead in Varna before Mahira Khan joined the project. Kareena later stepped away as she was expecting her first child.”

— Haroon Shahid, actor

“I don’t miss India after the ban, thanks to those who stopped me from working there. My fans listen to me over VPN.”

— Atif Aslam, singer

Published in Dawn, ICON, October 4th, 2026