Roma Riaz criticizes trolls for focusing on Durefishan Saleem's arms rather than her performance in Dar-e-Nijaat.

The former Miss Universe Pakistan asked why people have gotten used to making comments about women's bodies.

Durefishan Saleem has been praised a lot for her great acting as Zaryab in Dar-e-Nijaat. But in the last few episodes, she has faced some bad attention, with some people online mocking how she looks instead of appreciating her acting skills.

Luckily, former Miss Universe Pakistan Roma Riaz came to her defense.

In an Instagram post on Sunday, Riaz wrote a heartfelt message, calling out trolls for insulting women's bodies and ignoring their achievements by focusing on their looks.

"It really breaks my heart to see a beautiful and talented woman like Durefishan being talked about only for her arms. Imagine putting your whole heart into your work, only to have people criticize your looks instead of valuing what you do," Riaz wrote.

Comments about Saleem's body started spreading on social media after she wore a sleeveless dress in the 20th episode of Dar-e-Nijaat, which aired on Friday.

In her reply to the trolling, Riaz pointed out "how easy it has become for us to comment on women's bodies."

"We talk a lot about giving women power, yet we're often the first to make another woman feel like her body isn't good enough. The pressure on women to look a certain way is already exhausting, and moments like these only make it harder for young girls to feel okay with themselves," she wrote.

Riaz's words hit the heart of a deep problem. She said the pressure on women to meet strict beauty rules is tiring and harmful to young girls.

"I hope we're raising a generation of girls who know their value will never be judged by how much they match society's beauty standards," she added.

This isn't the first time Saleem has faced body shaming. She has often spoken about it in interviews. Sadly, it's a widespread issue in the entertainment world—one that needs quick self-reflection.

When audiences reduce a performer—especially women who are already held to impossible beauty standards—to just their looks, they ignore the true meaning of being an artist.

To judge them only on whether their arms fit a harmful idea of beauty is to miss the whole point of their work.

Also, this obsession with looking perfect has dangerous real-life effects. It creates a feeling of insecurity and worry, not just for actors, but for the millions of young people who look up to them. 

When we make fun of a celebrity's body, we tell the public that only certain body types deserve respect and success.

Riaz's support for Saleem should be a wake-up call for all of us. We must actively choose to celebrate skill over looks and, more importantly, kindness over criticism.

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