Fiza Ali and Yousaf Salli are two renowned Pakistani celebrities known for their love of art and culture. Fiza Ali has been an accomplished host, while Yousaf Salli is known for his lavish cultural events and TV show setups at his Haveli. He has recorded multiple PTV programs at his Haveli, including the popular Virsa. Recently, he celebrated Basant and gave several interviews to various television and digital media platforms.
Fiza Ali recently interviewed Mian Yousaf Salahudin for the Channel 24 Plus podcast. In the podcast, Yousaf Salli expressed his concern about the spread of Heera Mandi into Defence.
Speaking about modern day red light areas, he said, “Currently, the whole of Defence has become Heera Mandi. All the people from Heera Mandi have moved there, and all the posh areas have turned into red-light zones, with activities being carried out openly. In older areas, such things were more hidden and kept within limits but in such areas, everything is open and obscene. By saying Heera Mandi has shifted to Defence, I mean you don’t even know who lives next to you. In the walled city of Lahore, everyone knows each other. You could walk the streets late at night, and no girl would face harassment. But in Defence, girls cannot roam freely—people tease them, boys chase them. In the walled city, you could wear any dress, and no one would dare stare. On Sundays, Delhi Gate is bustling, and both visitors and locals are treated with respect.” Here is the link to the video:
