Expressing their approval, the parents gladly granted consent.
In the latest episode of Mazaaq Raat, Imran Ashraf showcased his thoughtfulness while hosting the show.
Towards the end of the episode, he engaged with the audience by fielding questions. Among the audience members was a young girl named Mantasha.
Imran Ashraf, demonstrating his easy-going demeanour, warmly encouraged her and invited her onto the stage.
He took particular care to compliment her on her outfit and appearance.
As Mantasha joined him on stage, Imran Ashraf maintained a considerate approach.
He delicately hovered his hand in the air over her shoulder before actually touching her. He directed his attention toward the parents of the young girl.
In a gesture reflective of his respect for boundaries, he politely inquired:
“Do I have your permission to touch her?”
Expressing their approval, the parents gladly granted consent.
Imran Ashraf proceeded to pat the little girl’s head and shoulder, continued the interaction by kindly asking for her name.
This gesture of asking for parental consent received a round of respect from the public online.
From other celebrities to common people, all of them praised Ashraf and showed respect towards him.
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Nadia Hussain commented under the short snippet from the show that Imran had posted on his Instagram.
She said: “And you asking permission to touch her is the BESTEST I’ve ever seen from any Pakistani celebrity! Much appreciated.”
Netizens also appreciated Imran for his considerate gesture.
One person commented: “Loved how he asked for the parents’ consent to touch her. He is a true hero.”
Another viewer remarked: “This should be on trending, people should learn from him, not everyone has this sense of courtesy.”
One user expressed: “He is a man of norms and values, respect for him.”
Another said:
“Everyone should do this, so it is made more normal in the society.”
Many commented on the positive aspects of Imran Ashraf’s personality.
One commented: “A true gentleman!”
Another wrote: “This is so sweet of him.”
However, on the flip side, there were voices emphasising that basic manners should not be exceptional and applauded.
One X user commented: “Applauding men for basic decency, wow.”
Another said: “This is the bare minimum.”
One wrote: “Men are generally expected to be so pathetic that a small gesture of decency like this is praised like it is something otherworldly.”
Another remarked: “This should be a normal practice.”
While it is categorised as basic decency, Imran Ashraf did exhibit something that other Pakistani hosts haven’t. Fans greatly appreciate him for his thoughtfulness.
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