I just finished watching The Real Fatal Attraction on Netflix, and I have to say, I'm extremely disappointed by the way this documentary framed the narrative. It tried very hard to portray Muhammad Iqbal as an innocent victim, but in reality, his actions were far from innocent.
Let's not forget: Iqbal cheated on his wife, lied about his marriage, and was sexually involved with another woman, Anisa, under false pretenses. These are serious moral and emotional betrayals. He manipulated Anisa, who entered into the relationship genuinely, not knowing he was already married. She trusted him - emotionally, physically, and mentally - only to find out it was all based on lies. Her heartbreak and outrage were justified.
And to Iqbal's wife - what a powerful and resilient woman. Despite the betrayal, despite the lies and public exposure, she stood by him. Whether out of strength, forgiveness, or personal conviction, she chose to face the storm with dignity. Salute to the wife who carried the burden of her husband's disgrace and still remained composed. She deserves far more recognition than the man at the center of this scandal.
The documentary failed to highlight the core wrongdoing: Iqbal's betrayal of two women. In some cultures and faiths, such as in Islam, sexual relations outside of marriage are considered zina - a serious offense that carries heavy consequences. If this case had been judged under Islamic law, his actions would not have been brushed aside so easily. But because this took place in the UK, he walked away without true accountability.
This documentary felt less like an investigation and more like an attempt to clean up Iqbal's image. It minimized the emotional damage he caused and ignored the fact that he set all this in motion through dishonesty and infidelity. Instead of focusing only on Anisa's reaction, maybe ask: what drove her to that point?
This wasn't a story of a man being wrongfully accused - this was a story of a man who used, lied, and walked away, while the women suffered.
