Hashim Ali

Art Director • Stylist • Visual Designer • Movie Buff

[Hashim Ali @hashim_90]

@conquerorferoze Im entitled to my opinion like you are to yours. You may choose to believe he is innocent and I will choose to believe that he isn’t. You evidence is based if it is all untrue , and mine on evidence provided by the said party. But he is guilty until proven innocent.

[Hashim Ali @hashim_90]

A domestic abuser and a sexual harasser both win viewer’s choice award. Says so much about our society . Truly heartbreaking and disappointing.

#FerozeKhan #alizafar

[Hashim Ali @hashim_90]

@Wasaq_Bukhari Nothing has been won by either party over the sexual or domestic abuse cases. They are both guilty until proven otherwise.

[Hashim Ali @hashim_90]

The hypocrisy of our society… who is trans and who is intersex is for us to judge but #FerozeKhan is a domestic abuser but oh it is a personal matter and who are we to judge? Lol lol #hypocrisy

[Asma Humayun @AsmaHumayun]

A week before its release, the (unnecessary) ban caused a sensation and got the movie even more attention than it might have earned.
Lesson 6: Policy makers need a tutorial in the science of behaviour.

[Asma Humayun @AsmaHumayun]

Almost every child, young and old person in Pakistan who has access to a TV or internet (legitimately) saw a dangling hand of a dead body with signs of torture recently. Illegitimately, they can see whatever, whenever.
Lesson 5: Our criteria of censorship needs attention.

[Asma Humayun @AsmaHumayun]

People have struggled with gender identities for centuries. Despite religious doctrines, the societal attitudes, norms, and laws are evolving. This is not challenging the doctrine; it is challenging our abilities to navigate.
Lesson 4: Change is inevitable, we have to adapt.

[Asma Humayun @AsmaHumayun]

In the absence of any formal/ structures sources of education, young people learn from the peer, porn and pulp fiction.
Lesson 3: Understanding sexuality is an important element of our identity and well-being.

[Asma Humayun @AsmaHumayun]

In 30 years of clinical work, almost everyone I worked with had experienced some struggle, at some point in life, defining their sexuality and many had suffered from mental health and interpersonal morbidities associated with their sexual struggles.

[Asma Humayun @AsmaHumayun]

ICT is currently attempting 2 care for stray dogs; whilst transgenders, minorities & people with disabilities r ridiculed every day. Because they look different, behave or think different.
Lesson 2: It is not possible to teach compassion without first challenging our prejudices.

[Asma Humayun @AsmaHumayun]

Within mins, I had been reported to the principal for being off-limits. Next wk, there was no space on seats/steps in the room. The attendant told me that he had never seen all 300 attend a class.
Lesson 1: Humans are curious & they seek information, despite all prohibitions.

[Asma Humayun @AsmaHumayun]

6 Lessons of #Joyland:

Please read all.

Almost 3 decades ago I started teaching in a public medical college. As part of Behavioural Sciences and human development, I spoke about psychosexual development and masturbation to 18+ year adults who were training to become doctors.

[Daniyal Hasan @SDaniyal_Hasan]

Verily, God said he'd protect the religion Himself. Little did we know that it was because He knew, of course, how unkind His creations can be in hero-ing a crusade.

[Daniyal Hasan @SDaniyal_Hasan]

Cannot believe people are butthurt about a movie but are not bothered by the people they let into their houses to teach the very same religion they are trying to protect. The same people who, amongst most of us, have all stories of harassment and sexual exploitation.

[Hashim Ali @hashim_90]

@hanan7070707 I think I would leave the choice of who they are or who anyone is on them and Allah. I would rather be a good human being who Allah wants me to be instead of inciting hate, which is not what Islam is about . Islam means peace, always remember that

[Hashim Ali @hashim_90]

Domestic violence , sexual abuse, toxic familial relationships, incest, and so many other things are allowed by the censor board of Pakistan but a movie like #joyland which has won many prestigious international awards gets banned for Trans representation? #ReleaseJoyland

[Salman Sufi @SalmanSufi7]

The film #Joyland has been cleared for release by the Censor board review committee formed at the direction of PM @CMShehbaz

Freedom of speech is fundamental right & should be nourished within ambits of the law.

#JoylandBan

[Hashim Ali @hashim_90]

Thank you @CMShehbaz for standing up and allowing the right to freedom of speech in the arts. Thank you for un banning #Joyland thank you for allowing this piece of art to be showcased

[bnuuy 🐇🇵🇸 @raginginthecage]

Maula Jutt had people dragging their kids to watch age inappropriate scenes (gore, violence, sexual assault, inappropriate dialogue) but nooo the lgbtq people are the problem #ReleaseJoyland

[Usama Lali @usamalali_]

Joyland needs to be released for a week before Nov 30 deadline for it to be eligible for Oscars this year. This is/was our best shot and the censor board is jeopardising it by listening to hypocrites who haven’t even seen the film.

There’s still time though: #ReleaseJoyland