Maria B faces severe criticism following ban on Joyland
Famous fashion designer Maria B has faced severe criticism following the ban on the film Joyland as she opposed her screening in Pakistan.
Famous fashion designer Maria B has faced severe criticism following the ban on the film Joyland as she opposed her screening in Pakistan.
Maria B had urged all her followers to boycott the upcoming film Joyland – which was slated to be released on November 18 – because “it shows an extramarital affair between two men but also encourages gender transition surgery”.
Showbiz celebrities demand govt to lift ban on Joyland
She was of the view, “The designer pointed out the dangers of gender ideology and wrote, “the west is waking up and recognising the dangers of gender ideology which defies biological sexes and scientific facts.” The fashion designer urged Pakistanis to raise their voices to ban Joyland.
It is yet to be confirmed that a ban was imposed on the film by the concerned authority, however, the certification of its screening was reviewed and cancelled.
Criticising the point of view expressed by Maria B, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh tweeted, “Would Maria B. equally celebrate if her fashion show is banned for the same reasons?”
Would Maria B. equally celebrate if her fashion show is banned for the same reasons? https://t.co/mD3N90yvYG pic.twitter.com/jUmtttYcni
— Shehzad Ghias Shaikh (@Shehzad89) November 14, 2022
A Twitter user mocked the fashion designer and said, “Where is Maria B’s dupatta/hijab in accordance with Quran and sunnah? How are her sleeveless clothes in accordance to Quran and sunnah? What a hypocrite”
Where is Maria B’s dupatta/hijab in accordance with Quran and sunnah? How are her sleeveless clothes in accordance to Quran and sunnah? What a hypocrite pic.twitter.com/ToQna6wXvg
— Nishat (@nishat218) November 14, 2022
Actor Humayun Saeed tweeted, “Joyland has made Pakistan proud by becoming the first South Asian film to win the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. It is a story of our people told by our people for our people. Hoping for it to be made accessible to these very people #ReleaseJoyland”
Joyland has made Pakistan proud by becoming the first South Asian film to win the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. It is a story of our people told by our people for our people. Hoping for it to be made accessible to these very people #ReleaseJoyland
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) November 14, 2022
Dr Akif Khan tweeted, “This hypocrite woman Maria B was once attached with the infamous red topi wala Zaid Hamid has problems with everything. Now his transphobe apprentice is trying to lead the moral brigade alongside a loser Senstor Mushtaq.”
In his twitter thread, he wrote, “Remember Zaid Hamid who runs (still do?) a so-called think tank named Brasstacks, considers himself a “Ghazwa e Hind Warrior” and was previously associated with a guy who claimed prophethood?”
“Senator Mushtaq belongs to the party that has no representation in the country (hardly won two seats in 2018 elections) and who has been found aiding terrorists in the past. Senator Mushtaq belongs to the party that has no representation in the country (hardly won two seats in 2018 elections) and who has been found aiding terrorists in the past.”
“Jamat i Islami’s student wing often comes into limelight when they harrass & beat students of Punjab University. The members of their student wing Jamiat i Tulba murdered a student in Peshawar University once because he was listening to music. They were also responsible for the murder of Mashal Khan.”
“Coming back to Maria B, she started an ugly campaign against transgender activist Dr. Mehrub Moiz and now she has proved to be instrumental in getting the movie #Joyland banned. A movie which has been praised on multiple international forums, winning several awards and is Pakistan’s official nominee for Oscar’s,” he added.
This hypocrite woman Maria B was once attached with the infamous red topi wala Zaid Hamid has problems with everything.
Now his transphobe apprentice is trying to lead the moral brigade alongside a loser Senstor Mushtaq.
(1/8)#ReleaseJoyland pic.twitter.com/PV0JIOLBtg— Dr. Akif Khan (@akifzeb) November 13, 2022
Joyland was slated to be premiered in cinemas across Pakistan on November 18 while JI Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan demanded a ban on the movie.
The movie has also created a controversy which was highlighted by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan as he claimed that Joyland was against the institution of marriage and nikah and it depicts homosexuality.
In a Twitter message, JI Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan said that Joyland is against the social values of Pakistan and it tried to promote homosexuality.
پی ڈی ایم حکومت کاہم جنس پرستی کےابلاغ پرمبنی فرانسسی ایوارڈیافتہ فلم جوائےلینڈکی پاکستان میں نمائش کی اجازت کی مذمت کرتاہوں،اس فلم کی نمائش روکنے،عوام کوآگاہ کرنےکے لیےہرجائز/قانونی ذرائع کرینگے۔یہ فلم اسلام،ہمارےملک کےمعاشرتی اقدارکےخلاف اعلان جنگ ہے۔#Joyland #queer pic.twitter.com/cMo1Qv8mxQ
— Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan (@SenatorMushtaq) November 3, 2022
The senator said that he was told by the information ministry that permission was given for the film to be released across Pakistan while the Film Censor Board did not find any controversial content in Joyland.
He said that such films are part of planned attacks on the social values of Pakistan and that the screening of Joyland should be banned. Senator Khan also announced to launch a campaign to ban the movie.
Earlier, Pakistan’s Oscars Selection Committee had shortlisted Joyland as the country’s submission to the 95th Academy Awards for the ‘International Feature Film Award’ category.
