Lahore – Actor and writer Osman Khalid Butt has once again used his wit to challenge societal norms, this time taking aim at toxic masculinity. The conversation began when a scene from the drama Jama Taqseem, featuring Mawra Hocane and Talha Chahour, was shared online. In the scene, the male character Qais complains to his wife that his shoes, belt, and clothes are not laid out for him as they once were when his mother and sister-in-law looked after him. The post’s caption read, “Marriage is scary. What if he needs a wife to keep his socks and belt in place?”
This sparked a flood of reactions. Amid the comments, one user—apparently a man—wrote that men should “never marry a girl who can’t tie a tie or clean their shoes.” Osman Khalid Butt saw the post and decided to respond with humor. He wrote, “This list is weak. Allow me to expand.” His follow-up was a satirical “list” that exaggerated these outdated expectations to highlight how absurd they sound when spelled out.
His clever response quickly spread across the platform, earning praise for both its wit and message. Many users applauded the actor for calling out sexist attitudes with intelligence and humor. One comment summed up the moment perfectly: “After Jinnah’s 14 points, we now have Obi’s 26 points. If this doesn’t make it into Pakistani literature, it’s a loss.”
Osman Khalid Butt has long used his platform to challenge social injustices. From speaking up in support of Noor Mukaddam’s case to promoting girls’ education with The Citizens Foundation, he has consistently stood for equality and accountability.This story has been reported by PakTribune. All rights reserved.