“Bro is a pervert. Simple as that."
In a recent episode of Mazaaq Raat, the spotlight fell on Khaqan Shahnawaz as he flirted with the show’s co-host Ayesha Dogar.
During a playful exchange, Khaqan left Ayesha blushing with his confession.
In a light-hearted segment, Ayesha asked:
“Who does this young hero have a crush on?”
Without any hesitation, Khaqan promptly declared:
“On you.”
His remark left the co-host visibly taken aback and elicited a positive reaction from her.
Ayesha quickly hid her face while blushing.
Fans of the show were quick to seize upon this viral moment, creating captivating edits and generating a buzz around the playful exchange.
The fan base has been divided in their reactions to this candid moment.
Some viewers found the exchange endearing and appreciated Khaqan’s playful approach.
A user said: “I need this kind of confidence in my life.”
Another added: “Bro just said it directly. No way around it.”
One wrote: “I love the way he said ‘On you’. So cute.”
Another said: “I ship them!”
However, others expressed concerns about the normalisation of flirtatious behaviour on Pakistani television shows.
A user stated: “Bro is a pervert. Simple as that. She is blushing as if he said a good thing.
“If he was a poor guy, he would have been branded a simp.”
Another asked: “Why is he saying that in a live show? Our nation is learning all this. Seriously so many teenagers watch this show with their parents.”
One questioned: “Is this the Islamic Republic of Pakistan? Why are they normalising flirting like this?”
Claiming that Pakistani society has lost its respect, one netizen said:
“What is happening to us now? Has no respect been left? We used to confess love in such pure ways.”
“Now it’s become a joking matter that anyone can come and flirt with you.”
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Amidst the mixed reactions, a prevailing sentiment emerged.
Many have questioned the priority of crushes and affection in Pakistani media when there are pressing issues related to national development.
One said: “India has gone to the moon and Pakistanis are still stuck in between these crush matters.”
Khaqan Shahnawaz is a rising star in Pakistan’s television industry.
He made his debut in Mahira Khan’s web series Barhwaan Khiladi.
Khaqan has gone on to star in College Gate, Dil Pe Dastak and Yunhi.
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