Fashion Designer Zara Shahjahan’s Bold Statement
At the recent Met Gala, Pakistani fashion designer Zara Shahjahan stirred up a significant backlash by referring to Bollywood icons Shah Rukh Khan and Diljit Dosanjh as ‘our stars.’ Her statement comes at a time when tensions between India and Pakistan are palpable. Many critics argue that her comments reflect a disregard for the current political climate.
The designer’s tribute was intended to celebrate the cultural impact of these stars across borders. However, social media users quickly criticized her for what they perceived as an inappropriate sentiment. Some expressed concern over the implications of calling figures from a rival nation ‘ours’. The backlash highlights how closely intertwined fashion and politics can be, especially in sensitive regions.
