In a recent emotional and hard-hitting podcast appearance, renowned actress Sana Saeed opened up about the grim reality of gender discrimination and the growing culture of violence against women in society. The conversation turned deeply personal and poignant when the name of the late social media influencer Sana Yousuf came up—a young woman whose brutal murder shocked the nation.
As soon as Sana Yousuf’s name was mentioned, Sana Saeed visibly struggled to hold back her tears. She paused, gathered herself, and with a heavy heart said, Every day I wake up to the news of another woman being killed. It’s not just about Sana Yousuf. There are so many others—innocent women—being murdered in the same horrific manner.
Sana Saeed did not mince words when it came to expressing her sorrow and frustration over how normalized such tragedies have become in society. She pointed out that the problem lies not just in the crimes themselves, but in the way society reacts—or rather, fails to react meaningfully. We’ve made such brutality a routine part of life,” she said. “Instead of standing up against it, we justify it. We rationalize violence, blaming the victims rather than seeking justice. This kind of mindset is dangerous, and it’s tearing our social fabric apart.
Speaking of Sana Yousuf, Saeed emphasized how unfair and senseless her killing was. She wasn’t involved in any controversy. She wasn’t hurting anyone. She was simply living her life and sharing her talent and joy with her followers. And still, she was targeted and silenced—like so many others, she added, her voice thick with emotion.
The actress went on to highlight the bigger picture—how such incidents reflect a deep-rooted problem in societal attitudes towards women. She mentioned that gender-based violence has become so commonplace that many no longer bat an eye unless the case makes headlines. We’re desensitized,Saeed lamented. “We scroll past these stories, sigh, and move on. But these are real lives. Real women. Real families shattered forever.
Sana Saeed made an urgent appeal for society to wake up and start taking responsibility. She called out the hypocrisy surrounding the resistance to feminist movements and slogans like Mera jism, meri marzi(My body, my choice), which are often ridiculed or misunderstood. These slogans are not about rebellion for the sake of rebellion, she clarified. They are born from pain, from injustice, from centuries of being denied agency over our own bodies and decisions.
She passionately argued that the right for a woman to say “yes” or “no must lie with her—and her alone. This isn’t just about freedom, it’s about survival,” Saeed stated. “When a woman can’t choose for herself—whether it’s about marriage, career, lifestyle, or even her safety—then we’re living in a system that’s not just broken, it’s complicit.
As the podcast drew to a close, Sana Saeed made it clear that silence is no longer an option. She urged everyone—especially those in positions of influence—to raise their voices, challenge injustice, and support those who fight for change. Women don’t need your pity. We need your support. We need your solidarity. And we need you to stand with us when we demand justice, dignity, and the right to live without fear, she said with unwavering resolve.
Sana Saeed’s heartfelt words struck a chord with many listeners, sparking conversations across social media about the urgent need to address gender-based violence and to honor the memory of victims like Sana Yousuf not just with condolences—but with action.
In a world growing numb to violence, her voice was a powerful reminder that empathy, accountability, and reform are not just ideals to aspire to—they are necessities we must fight for.
