Pakistan, June 3 -- Actor Aymen Saleem has spoken out strongly against the romanticisation of abuse in Pakistani television dramas, calling it "dangerous storytelling." Her comments come in response to a disturbing scene from the drama Mann Mast Malang, where a husband ties up his wife to prevent her from leaving - all under the guise of love.

In the controversial episode, Kabir, played by Danish Taimoor, restrains his wife Riya (Sahar Hashmi) by the wrists and ankles. The scene is set to romantic music, with Kabir calling her "meri jaan" (my love) and spinning her dramatically in his arms before tying her down. The narrative frames his obsessive control as an act of passionate love, deeply disturbing many viewers.

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