Responded after his viral gym workout clip sparked trolling and memes online, saying public figures often become targets of social media humor and criticism.
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Veteran Pakistani TV host and journalist Iqrar Ul Hassan has responded after social media users mocked his recent gym workout video that quickly went viral online. The clip, shared across multiple digital platforms, showed the former “Sar-e-Aam” anchor exercising in a gym while making intense facial expressions during a lightweight workout session. Within hours of being uploaded, the video began circulating widely on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and X, sparking memes and trolling from internet users.
Many social media users joked about the visible weight plates and what they described as exaggerated effort during the exercise routine. Several meme pages and online commentators shared edited versions of the clip with humorous captions and background music, further increasing its reach. Critics questioned whether the workout video appeared overly dramatic, while others turned the moment into a trending online discussion. The trolling gained momentum shortly after Iqrar Ul Hassan transitioned from journalism to politics, keeping him in the spotlight for reasons beyond his investigative reporting career.
Responding to the criticism, Iqrar Ul Hassan appeared largely unfazed and addressed the online reactions through social media. He suggested that public figures often become easy targets for memes and internet humor, adding that he does not take such trolling seriously. Supporters of the anchor also defended him online, arguing that celebrities and public personalities frequently face unnecessary criticism over harmless personal content shared on social media.
The incident once again highlighted Pakistan’s fast-moving meme culture, where even minor celebrity moments can dominate digital conversations within hours. Despite the trolling and criticism, the viral gym clip significantly boosted online engagement around Iqrar Ul Hassan, with both fans and critics continuing to debate the issue across various social media platforms and entertainment pages nationwide.
