Durefishan Saleem hit back at body-shamers after her sleeveless appearance in Dar-e-Nijaat triggered online trolling.
In episode 21 of the popular ARY Digital drama Dar-e-Nijaat, written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Saqib Khan, a sleeveless outfit worn by lead actress Durefishan Saleem sparked an intense online debate. Playing the character of Zaryab alongside co-stars Sheheryar Munawar and Nameer Nawaz Khan, her prominent arm features in a key scene became an unexpected target for social media trolls.
Since her stunning debut, Durefishan Saleem has established herself as one of the most prominent leading ladies in contemporary Pakistani television, consistently delivering hit performances across major network productions. Produced under 3’s Entertainment, her latest drama has captured massive ratings, though her recent screen appearance drew unsolicited body commentary from critics online.
Social media users quickly flooded digital platforms with harsh critiques, creating AI-generated images comparing her broad shoulders and biceps to professional international wrestlers while labeling her un-feminine. Rather than ignoring the toxicity, Durefishan Saleem silenced critics by posting a clip from her high-profile Lux commercial accompanied by the cheeky caption, “Always P H A T, and that’s the tweet.”
Her sharp, self-assured response drew widespread praise from fans and industry colleagues alike, who commended her unwavering confidence and composure in facing online negativity. As discussions around rampant cyberbullying and body-shaming in Pakistan continue to surface, how should mainstream media culture evolve to protect actors from such targeted harassment?
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