Pakistani musician and actor Ali Zafar became the center of social media chatter this Eid over his distinctive festive attire.
Known for hits like Jhoom and Chal Dil Merey, he posted a clip of himself watering plants while wearing a rust-brown shirt paired with a skirt-like dhoti or laacha-style garment.
The conversation intensified when photos of him and his wife in a sheer kurta went viral. Social media users mocked his wardrobe, joking about gendered styling and even demanding he wear a banyaan, while others compared his outfit humorously to bedsheets.
Rather than ignoring the trolls, Zafar responded with humor. On X, he posted a sarcastic apology about his “grave mistakes” in fashion, calling it a matter of national and global importance. Fans loved his wit, flooding the comments with jokes, memes, and playful praise.
Keeping the lighthearted tone alive, Zafar shared a photo of himself in a banyaan while working out and posted additional videos poking fun at the online debate. His creative responses won admiration for turning criticism into entertainment.
Through his humorous approach, Ali Zafar transformed what could have been a social media controversy into a viral moment, reinforcing his popularity and relatability among fans.
