Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Science
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Entertainment News / Not an actress anymore: Zaira Wasim speaks on locust controversy
  • Entertainment

    Not an actress anymore: Zaira Wasim speaks on locust controversy

    Sagar Malik
    Written by
    Sagar Malik
    Twitter
    Last updated on Jun 02, 2020, 06:00 pm
    Not an actress anymore: Zaira Wasim speaks on locust controversy
  • A day after deleting and then reactivating her social media accounts, Zaira Wasim has finally broken her silence about her controversial tweet.

    Zaira (19) sparked controversy after putting out a tweet, thereby purportedly justifying the ongoing locust attack, that continues to cause destruction across several Indian states.

    However, the former actor's controversial tweet remains undeleted.

    Here is more on this.

  • In this article
    Firstly, what is the controversy all about? Here's what Zaira wrote in her tweet India currently faces worst locust attack in decades Zaira has written a lengthy note in her defense I never claimed locust attack was Allah's wrath, said Zaira 'I'm only accountable to Allah, not his creation' 'Let's not add more hatred and bigotry in the world' You can read the full statement here Zaira announced her retirement from acting, last year Zaira has featured in three films
  • Controversy

    Firstly, what is the controversy all about?

    Firstly, what is the controversy all about?
  • Zaira, who won a National award for her performance in her 2016 debut movie Dangal, triggered a debate after quoting a verse from the Islamic religious text Quran.

    Thereafter, many fellow users accused Zaira of using her religion to justify her "bigotry and hate". On the other hand, some came out in her support, saying that there was nothing wrong with the tweet.

  • Quote

    Here's what Zaira wrote in her tweet

  • Quoting the holy book, Zaira wrote, "So We sent upon them the flood and locusts and lice and frogs and blood: Signs openly self explained: but they were steeped in arrogance- a people given to sin (sic)."

  • Situation

    India currently faces worst locust attack in decades

    India currently faces worst locust attack in decades
  • For the unversed, locusts are voracious grasshoppers that hop on crops and destroy vegetation within a matter of hours. They travel in huge numbers and feed on crops along the way.

    Zaira's tweet came at a time, when the country is reeling under the worst such attack in more than two decades. The locust attack has brought huge distress to many farmers.

  • Clarification

    Zaira has written a lengthy note in her defense

    Zaira has written a lengthy note in her defense
  • Now, Zaira has written a lengthy clarification in response to a tweet by Pakistani-Canadian journalist Tarek Fatah, where he took a dig at the former actor, writing, "Indian Muslim actress Zaira Wasim mocks her own countrymen as being victims of Allah's wrath."

    In her note, Zaira claimed that her tweet was "taken out of context" and did not reflect her intentions correctly.

  • Statement

    I never claimed locust attack was Allah's wrath, said Zaira

    I never claimed locust attack was Allah's wrath, said Zaira
  • Zaira said she did not claim that locust attack was "Allah's wrath".

    She wrote, "I too agree making claims like 'this is wrath or a curse' when the world is going through so much is a really insensitive one." She added that making such claims is "religiously irresponsible and a sin."

    She asserted it was "a claim I never made, let alone mock anyone."

  • Quote

    'I'm only accountable to Allah, not his creation'

  • Zaira went on to add that her message was misinterpreted.

    She penned, "My tweet was completely taken out of context and blown out of proportion and none of the opinions, whether good or bad, define the reality of my intentions."

    She further said that she would not explain her intentions as she is "only accountable to Allah and not his creation".

  • Quote

    'Let's not add more hatred and bigotry in the world'

  • Zaira said, "The world is going through a tough time and a lot of hatred and bigotry already, the least we could do is not add more to it."

    "Let us not keep resorting to escape or avoidance but instead keep challenging our thinking, keep confronting and re-examining biased beliefs," she further wrote.

    "P.S I am not an actress anymore," she concluded.

  • Twitter Post

    You can read the full statement here

  • https://t.co/3ZsfR3nhUK pic.twitter.com/sz8hlpFLvZ

    — Zaira Wasim (@ZairaWasimmm) June 1, 2020
  • Retirement

    Zaira announced her retirement from acting, last year

    Zaira announced her retirement from acting, last year
  • Last year, Zaira sparked a huge controversy as she announced her retirement from acting.

    She claimed that her line of work interfered with her faith, asserting that her "relationship with religion was threatened."

    Attuning her decision to the Quran and Allah's messenger, Zaira had added, "No amount of success, fame, authority or wealth is worth trading or losing your peace."

  • Information

    Zaira has featured in three films

  • During her brief career of five years in Bollywood, Zaira featured in movies like Dangal, also starring superstar Aamir Khan, and Advait Chandan's Secret Superstar. Shonali Bose's The Sky Is Pink, which released last year, was her final film.

  • Twitter
  • Bollywood News
  • Aamir Khan
  • Secret Superstar
  • Zaira Wasim
  •  
Latest News
  • Alia Bhatt joins hands with Shah Rukh Khan for 'Darlings'
    Alia Bhatt joins hands with Shah Rukh Khan for 'Darlings'
    Entertainment
  • Chinese hackers target 12 Indian organizations; infiltrated power sector: Study
    Chinese hackers target 12 Indian organizations; infiltrated power sector: Study
    Science
  • Big B undergoes eye surgery, asks fans to excuse typos
    Big B undergoes eye surgery, asks fans to excuse typos
    Entertainment
  • Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine first impression: A feature-packed compact luxury sedan
    Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine first impression: A feature-packed compact luxury sedan
    Auto
  • OPPO F19 Pro, Pro+ teased in India; key specifications leaked
    OPPO F19 Pro, Pro+ teased in India; key specifications leaked
    Science
Related Timelines
  • 'XXX 2' controversy: Ekta Kapoor reveals she's getting rape threats
    'XXX 2' controversy: Ekta Kapoor reveals she's getting rape threats
    Entertainment
  • I'm just a human: Zaira Wasim returns to Twitter
    I'm just a human: Zaira Wasim returns to Twitter
    Entertainment
  • After tweet justifying locust attack, Zaira Wasim quits Twitter
    After tweet justifying locust attack, Zaira Wasim quits Twitter
    Entertainment
  • Zaira Wasim's sly dig at PM Modi has "mango" reference
    Zaira Wasim's sly dig at PM Modi has "mango" reference
    Entertainment
Trending Topics
YouTube Hollywood News Bollywood News Batman Golden Globe Award Marvel Comics Avengers Neha Kakkar Big Bang Theory X-Men Shloka Mehta Ambani
Next News Article
Share
Cancel

Want to share it with your friends too?

Facebook Whatsapp Twitter Linkedin
Copied

Love Entertainment news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Entertainment Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Science News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Bharti Airtel Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League Samsung Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma
Cricket News Narendra Modi Donald Trump YouTube Hollywood News WhatsApp Bollywood News ISRO Yoga Honda
Batman Football News Golden Globe Award BMW Vaccine Reliance Jio OPPO Food News, Healthy Recipes Royal Challengers Bangalore Toyota
Fashion Tips Mercedes Isha Ambani India Vs England Cricket OnePlus Mobiles Android TV Smart TV Marvel Comics Avengers Neha Kakkar
Premier League Big Bang Theory X-Men TATA
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us News Reviews News Archive Topics Archive Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2021