Pakistan, May 31 -- Veteran actor Samina Peerzada dismissed the idea that a woman's income does not have the same weight as a man's, as she urges that financial responsibilities should always be shared to maintain a balance.

In her latest interview with a digital magazine, senior actor Samina Peerzada addressed the controversial statements made by a fellow actor recently, who expressed her preference for traditional gender roles, like men bearing all financial responsibilities of a household, as a woman's earnings are denied divine blessings and lack abundance.

"It's nonsense," the veteran said and insisted that although chivalry is beautiful, financial responsibilities should be shared by partners.

"Of course, chivalry is a lovely con...