Ali Zafar's see-through Eid kurta sparks outrage and a sarcastic apology
Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar has faced online criticism over his Eid outfit. The backlash centred on his choice to wear a see-through kurta without an undershirt. In response, he issued a sarcastic apology on social media, downplaying the controversy while addressing the trolling directly.
His Instagram account is now inaccessible in India, adding to the tensions between the two countries. Zafar first entered Bollywood with Tere Bin Laden and later appeared in films like Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Chashme Baddoor, and Dear Zindagi. The latter marked his final acting credit in Hindi cinema, though his exact number of Bollywood projects remains unclear.
The recent controversy began when photos of his Eid outfit circulated online. Critics targeted his decision to skip an undershirt beneath the sheer fabric. Zafar later acknowledged the reaction, calling it 'one of the most important national and global issues' in a tongue-in-cheek remark.
In his social media response, he promised to avoid repeating the 'mistake' of not wearing an undershirt. The post, however, did little to ease the online criticism, which has since escalated. The incident has further strained Zafar's visibility in India, with his Instagram now blocked in the country. His sarcastic apology and the ongoing backlash highlight the sensitivity around cultural attire in the region. The actor's limited Bollywood career appears overshadowed by this latest controversy.
