Na tameez, na shameez: Trolling prompts Ali Zafar to 'apologise' for wearing see through kurta

Ali Zafar’s Eid outfit this year became an instant conversation starter—and not entirely for the reasons you’d expect. The singer stepped out in a see-through kurta without a banyan, paired with a traditional Ajrak dhoti, and the internet immediately lost it.

Within hours, Twitter and Instagram were flooded with reactions ranging from disbelief to pure trolling. Some couldn’t believe the outfit existed, questioning everything from fashion choices to family approval. “Is this Islamic republic of Pakistan?” one user asked, while another joked, “Gotta go bleach my eyes.” Others got cheeky: “Biwi k extra kapray ki kameez banai,” read one of the viral comments.

Amid the storm, Ali Zafar took it all in stride with his signature humor. He issued a sarcastic apology, tweeting, “I would like to apologise to the nation for wearing a see-through kurta without a banyan, and for the very serious act of watering plants in a traditional Ajrak dhoti on Eid. I understand this has been one of the most pressing national and global issues affecting everyone’s lives lately, and I will do my best never to repeat this grave mistake again. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”

Whether it’s a fashion misstep or just poor timing, Ali Zafar’s Eid outfit quickly became Pakistan’s most talked-about moment online.

Social media had a field day, and his sarcastic apology only added fuel to the conversation. This year, a see-through kurta sparked more debates than any festive outfit probably should have.