By WEB DESK: Actor Adnan Siddiqui has issued an apology following a controversial analogy he made comparing women to flies. In a recent Instagram story, Siddiqui clarified that his remarks were intended in jest, but acknowledged that they may have caused unintended offense.
“In light of recent comments I made, meant to be lighthearted rather than hurtful, I apologise for any unintended offense caused. I understand how my words could have been misconstrued and moving forward, I will ensure clarity and sensitivity in my speech,” Siddiqui expressed in his statement.
The controversy stemmed from Siddiqui’s appearance on Nida Yasir’s popular morning show, Shan e Suhoor, where he made the contentious remark. During the show, when a fly was buzzing around, Siddiqui compared women to flies, suggesting a correlation between pursuing women and their behavior.
“The more you run after women, the more they run away from you. And when you sit like this,” (folds hand over his chest), “they’ll come sit on your hand like this fly did.” In an attempt to defuse the situation, Nida replied, “I don’t want to question him about how he’s sitting,” Adnan Siddiqui commented.
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Despite the comment being delivered in Siddiqui’s characteristic humorous style, it drew criticism from viewers and social media users alike. Yasir, visibly uncomfortable with the comment, attempted to steer the conversation away from the topic.
While Siddiqui’s intention may have been light-hearted, the comparison of women to flies was deemed disrespectful and outdated. Such analogies contribute to the objectification of women and perpetuate harmful stereotypes. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of thoughtful and respectful language, particularly from public figures like Siddiqui.
“I’d like to address the recent comments I made, which were intended to be humorous and not to cause offense. Metaphors like ‘slippery as a snake’ are often used in language. However, I understand how my words may have been misconstrued, and I regret any unintended offense. Moving forward, I will ensure my words are conveyed with greater clarity and sensitivity,” he wrote.
