Recently, Pakistani actress and model Azekah Daniel examined the issue of women’s harassment in their workplace. Speaking of her career during the famous Dunia News program Mazaaq Raat, Azekah narrated her life, professional journey and the struggles women endure in a working space.
Women’s Movements Ignore Work Place Harassment in Many Cases
While sharing her experience, it was quite outstanding on the part of Azekah Daniel when it came to discussing such a nagging problem as workplace bullying. She insisted on that idea, stating that over the years and years of women’s revolutions, there is still a very minimal decrease in cases of harassment. As shared by Azekah, sexual assault in the workplace is still an overtly common occurrence for women, and such instances are especially the norm in the business world.
Azekah pointed out the need for appreciation of the needs of women who go out to work and their work ethics, which many people, especially men, seem not to appreciate. She pointed out that women do not go to work in order to look for mates, and this attitude needs to be changed. They are approaching women in the workplace for. The introduction is as inappropriate as it undermines women’s ambitions in their profession.
It must be understood why women who choose to work are not there to form relationships. Rather, such women go out to work to build on their careers and make something of themselves,” she said in an interview.
Azekah Daniel’s Experience in the Modeling Industry.
Before her forays into the entertaining space, Azekah hosted on air. It was in this phase of her life that she ventured into her first acting efforts. She recalled that during her tenure as a cabin crew member, she received a lot of attention from the passengers, which was often unwanted. Some would give her a card, and she thought that this was very inappropriate and an act of harassment.
“Sometimes, it would happen on board, especially with certain passengers who would give me their business cards. It made me angry, but I stayed quiet,” Azekah said.
She further explained that this is harassment, though subtle, and that such women who have similar roles as hers still experience such behavior. Others may not think it is a big deal, but according to Azekah, such activities demean the decorum and professionalism that women working in the service industry should be accorded. “Even today, such things happen, and these must be pointed out,” she added.
Transition to Showbiz: A Journey of Struggles and Triumph
Azekah had been offered some roles in dramas while also working as an air hostess, so she decided to quit that profession and enter the showbiz sector. She began modeling and acting in 2010. But it was not easy for her to rise to the top of the entertainment industry.
Right after her first project, Azekah went through a dry stage whereby. She remained jobless for the next one and a half years. This was a rough period for the young actress as. She tried to maneuver herself in the ruthless and unpredictable industry. But with all these disappointments at first, Azekah was not ready to give up.
After years of hard work, Azekah is now a household name in Pakistan’s showbiz arena. During the interview, she dropped hints of a thrilling new project. In her words, the upcoming character will be very different from the previous ones she has played.
“I am going to be seen very soon in a completely different kind of role. Which I have never done before. This is the first time I am doing such a difficult role. She said without actually catching anyone’s fancy in regard to the project.
Talking about Mazaaq Raat, Azekah Daniel discusses her past and also. The problems women went through in society, especially in their work environments, quite candidly. In particular, her willingness to discuss the abuse. She suffered, and the difficulties in trying to enter the entertainment business are motivational to women. Who is trying to make their way into careers? Even with the challenges, Azekah’s journey is of hard work, skills, and focus.
