The ‘Filhaal’ Narrative: Why Danish Taimoor is Getting Heat for His Latest TV Show Appearance

“Mujhey Ijazat Hai Chaar Shadiyon Ki” are the words of a veteran Pakistani actor Danish Taimoor in a recent Ramadan Transmission alongside Rabia Anam. Ever since the airing of this episode, Danish has gone viral due to severe backlash on the internet.

However, the discussion of polygamy is quite common in our country, so why the backlash now? What has offended the masses is that men seem to always bring up the topic of “four marriages” in every religious argument that is not even remotely linked.

What Went Down on the Show?

Danish Taimoor and Ayeza Khan, a very beloved celebrity couple, recently made a TV appearance in a Ramadan transmission named “Mehfil e Ramazan” that aired on 16th March 2025. Danish was the host of the show while his wife, Ayeza Khan was a celebrity guest. Their conversation was ‘couple goals’ until the topic of Polygamy and its permission in Islam came.

 

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The controversy began when Danish made a comment about polygamy and said, “Mujhe Allah ne ijazat di hai 4 shadioun ki, main kar nahi raha hun woh alag baat hai, lekin yeh ijazat mujhe Allah ne di hui hai, woh mujhse koi cheen nahi sakta hai” (Translation: Allah has given me the permission to marry four times, it is another thing I am not marrying but Allah has given me the permission that nobody can snatch it from me).

The Public Reaction: The “Filhal” Backlash

He also mentioned, “Filhal jo hai inhi ke saath guzaar raha hun” (as of now, I wish to spend my life with her), in an attempt to clarify his intentions. However, this statement only added fuel to the fire. It made many viewers feel awkward. To the public, it looked like he was boasting the bare minimum- that too, on his wife’s face in a condensing tone, publicly! The audience considered this statement unacceptable, particularly in light of his ten-year marriage to Ayeza.

“Filhal” also made people believe that he is just stating that he don’t wish to marry anyone as of now; but he can do in the near future.

People are mad that Pakistani men usually don’t follow other religious practices but yet always seem to be the first to bring up the fact that “Polygamy” is a “sunnah.”

A small portion of people also seem to support Danish’s ideology and are saying that he only highlighted what is permitted and still wants to spend his entire life with Ayeza Khan.

Which Side to Pick?

The nation is divided- some against Danish while others in favour of him. There is no doubt that “four Marriages” are allowed in Islam, but under what circumstances? Shouldn’t that be a topic of discussion too?

Also, is Danish entirely wrong or just a small clip is being used for engagement purposes. As there is apparently no context being disclosed about the conversation before or after the 1 minute or so in which he shared his views. Should this small clip allow the people to decide how big of a “red flag” Danish is? And most importantly should this topic be a discussion in a Ramadan transmission? Too many questions and differing perspectives clearly surround this topic. To each their own side.