The incident of Maryam Nawaz mispronouncing Paulo Coelho’s name quickly spread on social media, with many users sharing the video and commenting on her mistake.
Some criticized her for not properly pronouncing the name of a world-renowned author, while others sympathized with her as a non-native English speaker.
جانئیے ۔ مریم نواز کون سی کتابیں پڑھتی ہیں ؟
pic.twitter.com/drjyHTqcJt— Ammar Masood (@ammarmasood3) March 9, 2023
However, when Paulo Coelho caught wind of the situation, he decided to weigh in and offer his support to Maryam. Coelho is known for his humility and has previously spoken about how he too struggled with the English language.
His tweet in support of Maryam was warmly received by many, including the politician herself, who expressed her gratitude for his gesture. “Thank you @paulocoelho. Your words of kindness and generosity mean a lot,” Maryam wrote in response.
The exchange between Maryam and Coelho has since been widely shared on social media, with many praising the author for his graciousness and willingness to offer a helping hand.