Lubaba: I will take legal action if photos are used without permission

In the status, Lubaba wrote, ‘I want to state clearly that no individual, media outlet, news outlet, or institution should publish any news, report, post, or campaign using my old photos without my permission. I am not personally interested in publishing photos or videos and want to observe purdah and protect personal privacy according to the provisions of the religion. Therefore, publishing any kind of campaign or news using my old photos is contrary to my consent.’

She further wrote, ‘If anything like this is done without my permission, appropriate legal action will be taken against the concerned person or institution. If necessary, recourse will be taken to the existing laws of the state. And those who knowingly disregard my rights and consent, I will complain against them before Allah on the Day of Judgment. Allah is the best judge. Respect my personal privacy and religious decision.’

Lubaba also wrote in the comment box about purdah and personal privacy. There, quoting a hadith from Sahih Muslim (2699), she said, ‘Whoever conceals the fault of a Muslim, Allah will conceal his fault in this world and the Hereafter.’ Calling upon everyone not to publicize anyone's photo or personal matters without their consent, she also prayed for all.

It may be noted that Simrin Lubaba has been a familiar face in the entertainment arena since childhood. As the granddaughter of late actor Abdul Kader, she entered acting at a young age. After gaining recognition as a child artist, she also worked in modeling. However, at the end of last year, she suddenly announced her withdrawal from the entertainment arena.