Mehwish Hayat created headlines earlier this year when she was announced as a recipient of one of the most honorable civilian awards in Pakistan, the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz. The news put social media into a frenzy and broke the internet. And now Mehwish has decided to create a stir again with her latest tweet about competing in general elections in 2028, although we are not quite sure if Mehwish was being tongue-in-cheek.
Not 2023 but 2028 lol
— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) December 14, 2019
The transformation
Ever since consolidating her star status with a series of back to back blockbusters, the actress has cultivated a brand for herself by being socially and politically active on social media and in her interviews. Be it the Kashmir issue, Indo-Pak crises, issues affecting women or even social media trolling, Mehwish makes sure she has her voice heard and puts out her opinions through her twitter and Instagram handles. Her interviews post-Punjab Nahi Jaungi also are more centered on social topics and political shenanigans. The Load Wedding star became the talk of the town when she delivered a powerful acceptance speech after receiving a Pride of Performance award in Oslo this year. In that speech, she talked about how Bollywood has always portrayed Pakistanis in a negative light in their films.
As the Jawani Phir Nahi Ani star has become very choosy with her work, she has also increased her participation in media marathons and social events, all of which eventually add to her public image. She recently became an official goodwill ambassador for girls’ rights for the Ministry of Human Rights. She amplified the good news through her social media, emphasizing that she wants to see a Pakistan where all women are given the opportunity to get an education.
Delighted 2be appointed by the Ministry of Human Rights as Goodwill Ambassador 4 the rights of the girl child. This is something close to me & I look forward to actively raising awareness of the issues to be addressed. Lets give girls the better future they deserve @mohrpakistan pic.twitter.com/8mfApONGEW
— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) October 10, 2019
Mehwish recently surprised the netizens when she surprisingly made a jibe at her numerous fans congratulating her for making it to the top ten of Eastern Eye magazine’s list of Sexiest Asian women along with Superstar fame Mahira Khan. The stunning actress took to Twitter to react to the feat, “I’ve been receiving a lot of congratulatory messages via texts & social media. I should be flattered to be on the list of sexiest Asians &, to be honest, ten years ago when I was the 1st Pakistani to make it onto the list I was. “Sexy” is defined as sexually attractive or alluring. How can potential “shagability” and that is what it is- be criteria for comparison?! Judge people on talent, on merit, on intellect, on wit.. but not on physical attributes. Times have changed and these sorts of lists should now be confined to history!”
The actress was appreciated by netizens for her stand on such lists, and a Twitter user went as far as suggesting Mehwish contest for Elections in 2023. To which the actress reacted with jest, announcing that not in 2023 but rather 2028. This broke the internet and her fans started hyping this statement of hers by posting her pictures with captions such as “My future Prime Minister”. Mehwish responded to this by asking the fans to vote for her in 2028.
Serious political ambitions?
Even if the actress saw this as lighthearted banter, her recent efforts do suggest that she just might be vying for political authority to make a difference in society. There were also rumors doing the rounds that the diva has been roped in for a biopic about former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Late Benazir Bhutto, however, there has been no official confirmation on this. However, if the actress does go ahead with the movie it will further strengthen her social fan base and do good things for her career, too.
It is interesting to observe that Mehwish has changed her Twitter handle to “Mehwish Hayat TI” which signifies her National award win. On the work front, the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz winner will be seen next opposite Humayun Saeed in Nadeem Baig’s London Nahi Jaunga, also starring Kubra Khan in a key role. Whether she chooses to continue to amaze her fans in films or join politics, we are sure this empowered woman will continue to make waves.
