Pakistani actress Hareem Farooq revealed that she faced severe criticism due to her weight in the drama Bismil.
Hareem Farooq, currently seen showcasing her acting skills in the popular drama Bismil, shared her frustration with the public’s reactions. While the drama has been widely appreciated by the audience, the lead actress was disheartened by the criticism.
In a recent interview with a private TV channel, Hareem mentioned that she signed a drama after a long break, and during the shooting, she had gained weight. She was surprised by the harsh criticism she received because of her increased weight.
Hareem addressed the criticism regarding her weight gain during the drama, explaining that she was going through personal challenges, which led to her weight increase. Although she planned to lose weight in two months, she ultimately decided to embrace her natural body type, which reflects the average physique of many Pakistani women, and continued the shooting in that condition.
She also revealed that she suffers from the skin condition psoriasis, with visible marks still present on her face.
Hareem Farooq described working with legendary actors Suheera Nadeem and Nauman Ijaz as a memorable experience and mentioned that she learned a lot from them.