Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has come under strong public criticism after appearing without makeup in a recent episode of the drama Case No. 9 and urging fans to “normalize no-makeup looks on screen.” Her statement quickly triggered debate across social media, where many users disagreed and called her claim misleading.
Saba Qamar, celebrated for powerful performances in dramas like Pani Jaisa Piyar, Baaghi, Besharam, Cheekh, Digest Writer and Fraud, is currently winning appreciation for her roles in two ongoing serials Case No. 9 and Pamaal. Viewers have praised her emotional portrayal of a rape survivor in Case No. 9 and admired her on-screen chemistry with Osman Mukhtar in Pamaal. She is also widely known for her natural beauty and minimal use of makeup.
However, after she appeared bare-faced in the new episode and posted a message encouraging artists to normalize no-makeup appearances, many social media users pushed back. Critics claimed that Saba Qamar and other celebrities often undergo cosmetic treatments, fillers, and skin procedures, making their “no makeup look” unrealistic.
Some users even mocked the trend, saying, “It’s easy to go makeup-free after surgeries and fillers,” while others insisted the actress still appeared to be wearing subtle makeup.
The debate continues online as fans and critics share their contrasting views on beauty standards in the entertainment industry.
