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Usman Mukhtar Speaks Up About Being Bullied & Harassed

by Team FUCHSIA
July 30, 2021   -   4 minutes read
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On 27th July, Usman Mukhtar posted on Instagram about being bullied and harassed by a female artist he had worked with back in 2016. In his post, he didn’t name any names but went on to describe his ordeal, “I have been harassed, blackmailed, bullied online for 1 and a half year by this woman. The harassment was reported to FIA…They investigated the case properly and then finally took her statement. But this person still does not stop!”

Usman Mukhtar
Credits: Google

“I greatly apologize for the timing of this and I know that so many people are struggling with recent events and this is not my time or space to insert myself into the narrative. I apologize to you all, my intention is not to take away from the valid fears and threats women face every day, rather it is to clear the air so people don’t exploit the situation for their own false and unfounded gains”, Usman went on to say.

The Backstory

It all began when Usman Mukhtar worked with the anonymous artist in 2016 on her music video and they had numerous creative differences and multiple arguments. After they decided to part ways, the music video was released without giving any credits to him as a director, which he had asked for. However, he was still okay with it since the video wasn’t something he could relate to as an artist anyways. For the next 3 years, he went on to face many false claims made against him on social media.

One of those claims was that he had the music video removed from Instagram, which Usman clarified was Impossible since he had no rights over it nor was his name on it – due to which there were very slim chances his copyright claim would be entertained. Moreover, he claimed that he would never infringe on an artist’s right to own their content. “If I didn’t block it then, then I have no reason to block it now”, he said.

Image Credits: Still from HUM TV YouTube

Mudslinging and Declining Mental Health

He added that he had wanted to resolve the matter quietly but he can’t remain silent anymore when his character is being constantly maligned and when his family and friends are being targeted with harassment. Moreover, he expressed how this situation has taken a toll on his mental health and his anxiety had peaked. He also expressed frustration that this person didn’t even spare his mother, who has dementia, and claimed that she was in this state because of his neglect.

“I know that people grow and change and learn and unlearn…I respect every woman’s right to freedom of speech and I still chose, despite my experience, to believe any woman when she comes out with accusations or claims of harassment or abuse. But I will not bow down when that very same right is used so falsely and maliciously to damage my reputation and my mental health”, stated Usman.

Soon after the hashtag #StayStrongUsmanMukhtar began to trend on social media and many came forward to show their support.

Usman Mukhtar in Brown jacket
Credits: Google

Opening Up About Harassment Is Never Easy, Regardless Of Your Gender

As much as I advocate the need to believe women speaking up, it's about time we not only belive but speak for men like Usman Mukhtar too. Opening up about harassment is never easy & no one has the right malign anyone with false accusations. We hear you UM. #StayStrongUsmanMukhtar pic.twitter.com/75HbbtyuXn

— Mariam Ellahi (@ellahi_ARY) July 27, 2021

Men Can Be Victims Too!

An other story of harassment but the victim is man this time, and he needs an equal support, which we have given to women related cases.#StayStrongUsmanMukhtar its not easy to speak up of something like this. pic.twitter.com/kLyqQN0FYZ

— Sanober Mehar (@Sanober_mehar) July 27, 2021

Is It Okay To Use The #MeToo Movement For Personal Vendettas?

Extremely disturbed to see #UsmanMukhtar's stories. Usman was harrased and abused by this lady for stepping back from her music video. This is time to stop promoting and protecting people using #MeToo for their personal vendettas. Stay strong Usman!#StayStrongUsmanMukhtar pic.twitter.com/SDzSoSSTRR

— Fahad Malik (@Fahad4014) July 27, 2021

Usman Mukhtar Thanked Everyone Who Came Out In Support Of Him

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Mukhtar
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However, in another post today, he went on to say that he doesn’t want abusers misconstruing his words and using his story in any way because he will not tolerate it, “because he is done with abusers in his life”. Furthermore, he went on to ask people to not send the person in question (whose identity was revealed by internet sleuths) offensive messages as it is unacceptable. Usman Mukhtar urged everyone to respect the fact that this is now a matter for authorities to resolve.

We applaud Usman Mukhtar for coming out with the abuse he is facing and admitting to the toll it is taking on his mental health. Maybe, his actions can urge others in similar abusive situations to take charge and speak up against injustice. If we’ve learnt anything from the current events that have happened in Pakistan, it is to never brush aside instances as being minor inconveniences. If you feel that something is wrong, speak up about it and take relevant measures to safeguard yourself. Not only women, but men are also often victims of abuse and violence and it’s time we stop assuming that men can only be the perpetrators and never the victims.

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