Pakistani stylist hits back at Indian influencer over comment on Mawra's wedding dress

Pakistani stylist Zahra Sarfraz responded to Indian fashion influencer Sufi Motiwala for criticizing Pakistani actor Mawra's wedding look shortly after she tied the knot with actor Ameer Gilani.

In a video, he called the fabric of Mawra’s lehenga “tacky” and “questionable.” 

He stated, “This is what happens when you live in a world without Sabyasachi and Manish Malhotra. The fabric choice is tacky.” His comments quickly caught the attention of fashion enthusiasts and industry insiders.

Pakistani stylist Zahra Sarfraz did not hold back in responding.

“What I find truly tacky is living outside the world of originality, sticking to two to three designers, making yourself feel better with that one label,” she remarked in her counter-video.

She also took the opportunity to educate the Indian influencer and his followers on the sentimental value behind Mawra’s wedding attire. She explained that the Sanam Teri Kasam actor had built her entire bridal look around her mother-in-law’s dupatta. 

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“Sufi, what I don't understand is we extend so much respect, love, and support your way. Why is it so difficult to extend the same respect towards us? You can't comprehend the world of sentimental value… It is so beautiful that Mawra took her mother-in-law's shaadi ka dupatta and built the entire outfit around it. I guess that's something you can do when you have a personality,” she added.

“For those who don’t know, this set was owned by Mawra’s dadi saas (husband’s paternal grandmother), and she wore this and celebrated it in the most beautiful way possible,” Zahra explained.