Pakistani actors Hiba Bukhari and Arez Ahmed recently opened up about the trolling Bukhari faced during her pregnancy. The actors are now proud parents of a baby daughter named Aynur.

During their appearance on Nida Yasir’s Ramazan show Shan e Suhoor, the couple reflected on the societal pressures placed on pregnant women. The Radd star fell prey to intense social media trolling when she attended an awards function in London. She flaunted her baby bump in a shimmery bottle-green mermaid gown that garnered flak online.

Addressing the unwarranted criticism, Ahmed asked if pregnant women should stay confined to their homes. “Should the woman leave her stomach at home? What should she do? Should she stop going out? Should she stop getting pictures taken? Should she stop working? If a woman is working eight months pregnant, then that’s a big deal. She should be appreciated.” Bukhari, who worked on dramas Radd and Jaan Nisar until the eighth month of her pregnancy, chimed in, “It’s my job, and I wanted to work. I don’t regret a single minute of the time I spent outside, at work, or with my husband on vacation. That was our last vacation together, just the two of us.” She also clarified that she had consulted her doctor before travelling and received the green light to enjoy herself.