Momina Iqbal Viral Video Sparks Controversy
The false claim has been debunked as a case of misinformation, where an unrelated video was misrepresented to create a false narrative, and the full interview is available on Fuchsia Magazine's YouTube channel, showing Iqbal speaking about her religious beliefs and relationship with her family, not about being transgender.
A manipulated video clip featuring Pakistani actress Momina Iqbal has gone viral on social media, falsely claiming she revealed her transgender identity and was disowned by her family, but an investigation has debunked the claim as a case of misinformation.
The video clip, which has garnered over 13 million views, was edited from an interview Iqbal gave to Fuchsia Magazine on August 29, 2022. In the original hour-long interview, Iqbal discusses her religious beliefs, but does not mention her gender identity or family situation. The edited clip being shared online is from a segment where Iqbal talks about her faith and gratitude to God.
The claim has been shared on various social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter) and other websites, sparking controversy and misinformation about the actress. However, fact-checking revealed that the video was taken out of context and was actually an hour-long interview from 2022 where Iqbal discussed her religious beliefs, family, and friends, without mentioning her gender identity.
The incident highlights the dangers of misinformation and the importance of verifying information before sharing it on social media. Momina Iqbal's team has not commented on the issue, but the actress's fans have come out in support of her, condemning the spread of false information and calling for responsible social media use.
