Danish Taimoor’s recent remarks on polygamy have sparked a heated debate on social media, leaving many questioning his perspective on marriage and relationships. The controversy arose during a special Ramazan transmission, where he appeared alongside former news anchor Rabia Anam. While offering insights and advice to viewers, Taimoor casually stated that men have the right to marry up to four times, a comment that quickly drew criticism.
He remarked, “Men have been granted permission for four marriages, but I haven’t done it yet—that’s a different story.” He further clarified, “I won’t do it because I love and respect my wife, even though I still have the right.”
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Despite reaffirming his commitment to Ayeza Khan and insisting he has no plans for remarriage, his choice of words—particularly the use of ‘filhaal’ (for now)—left many unsettled. Viewers found his statement unnecessary and inappropriate, especially since it was made in the presence of his wife.
His candid discussion of polygamy, framed around entitlement rather than responsibility, led to widespread backlash online. Social media users criticized the tone of his remarks, with one commenting, “Men always remember their right to marry four times, but conveniently forget the conditions.”
The outrage was swift, as many felt his words were dismissive and disrespectful, particularly toward Ayeza Khan, a widely admired public figure. The controversy also caught the attention of Frieha Altaf, a former model and show director, who condemned his attitude. In an Instagram comment, she wrote, “Total disrespect to a wonderful, talented wife. Arrogant tone, self-absorbed attitude, and a propagandist for misogyny and polygamy.”
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As the debate gained momentum, an old clip of actor Hamza Ali Abbasi resurfaced online, showcasing a stark contrast in how he addressed polygamy. Abbasi’s thoughtful and respectful explanation of its conditions in Islam resonated with netizens, prompting one user to post on X (formerly Twitter), “In a world full of Danish Taimoors, be a Hamza Ali Abbasi.”
Danish Taimoor and Ayeza Khan, once regarded as one of Pakistan’s most beloved celebrity couples, now find themselves at the center of a larger discussion about how public figures should handle sensitive topics. His remarks have reignited conversations on the responsibility of celebrities to be mindful of their words, particularly on live television during Ramadan.
As of now, Danish Taimoor has yet to respond to the backlash, but the debate continues to dominate online discussions—proving just how quickly a single comment can shift public perception.
Here’s how social media users reacted to the incident:
‘mujhe ijazat hai 4 shadiyon ki mai kar nahi raha hoon woh alag baat hai’ saala khajoor
— Rubab (@07Cheesecake) March 17, 2025
Imagine having ayeza khan, two kids, a luxury lifestyle & still saying “filhal inhi k sath zindagi guzarna chahta hoon” ….
Pakistani men will never stop using religion as per their convenience. Sigh! pic.twitter.com/sazEpOYWGV— Mahruخ🦋 (@putterchuttiker) March 16, 2025
literally wouldn’t even have known who danish taimoor is if it wasn’t for ayeza khan btw pic.twitter.com/TXAK1EHEPE
— 🥨 (@kuromiiverse) March 17, 2025
And Ayeza Khan could divorce you too but “filhaal” she’s wasting her time with you 👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽
What filthy mentality to insult your wife, who happens to be one of the most famous faces, on TV. Islam is more than just “chaar shaadiyan” bhai. Sharam karlo 🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) March 18, 2025
Ayeza Khan one of the biggest stars of the country and still being humiliated by husband on national tv,
what condescending tone . i would be angry if i was her
Men are real pricks i thought Danish was a family man pic.twitter.com/9pYePC3Gvw— This girl is on caffeine/🍉 (@sueme_idontcare) March 16, 2025
imagine having ayeza khan, beautiful, educated, talented, mother to ur kids and still bragging on television about how you CAN marry three more. absolute trash. https://t.co/sO8oYqMJY6
— کشف (@duj4a) March 16, 2025
Imagine Ayeza Khan striking back “ mujay Allah ne khula ke ijazat de hain, lekan ye mere pyar hai and meri respect hain toh filhal main in ke saath hu “ just imagine pic.twitter.com/DQ3oma5pvp
— Noorena Shams | نورینشته (@noorenashams) March 18, 2025
Ayeza Khan’s husband on National TV:
‘Acknowledge my greatness because I could have taken 3 more wives but you ought to be grateful to me that I’ve chosen to stick with u (for now)’
What next? A woman will have to be thankful to you for not beating her or not honor k1lling her?
— Muneeb Qadir (@muneebqadirmmq) March 17, 2025