'Hania' actor Zoya Nasir calls off engagement with Christian Betzmann over insensitive comments about Pakistan

Sajjad Ahmad, Gulf Today

Pakistani actress Zoya Nasir announced her breakup from fiancé v-logger Christian Betzmann after his insensitive comments about Israel-Palestine issue, and Pakistan.

The couple got engaged last year.

The “Hania” actor announced the news over Instagram with a screenshot of her statement that read, "It's with a heavy heart I'm announcing that Christian Betzmann and I are no longer engaged to be married.

"His sudden change in stance towards my culture, my country, my people and insensitivity towards my religion has led me to take this difficult and irrevocable decision."

Zoya said, "There are certain religious and social boundaries that can’t be crossed no matter what, hence, the decision to part ways. Humility, tolerance and respect towards each other are the virtues that we must always adhere to. I look upon my Allah to provide me with the strength to deal with this worldly emotional wreck. I wish Chris a bright and happy future."

Betzmann came under fire after he shared his views on Pakistanis protesting for Palestine.

He said, “Social media will never win against government and politics.”

"Sharing something which is all over mainstream media won’t make any difference,” he said.

“Stop feeling guilty for others when you’re littering your own country, not helping your own people and community.”

Betzmann was critical of those raising their voice for Palestine.