The Pakistani entertainment industry is buzzing after actor Alizeh Shah fired back at singer Falak Shabir and his wife, actor Sarah Khan, accusing them of double standards over their recent comments on women’s clothing.
The controversy began when Falak Shabir requested Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to make a law against those who wear short dresses in public places, bazaars, and streets. The statement quickly drew widespread criticism online, with many pointing out the irony of an entertainer making such demands.
In response to the backlash, Sarah Khan defended her husband through a series of Instagram stories, arguing that his comments were not directed solely at women but at both genders. However, her defence only added fuel to the fire.
Actor Alizeh Shah reposted a video discussing the controversy, accusing both Shabir and Khan of hypocrisy. “Made me wear short clothes in his music video and the styling was done by his wife. Despite my rejection, they included romantic scenes,” Shah wrote, adding, “I could say more, but do not want to disrespect you in front of your wife and children. You tried to ruin my image and it is about time you face your reality.”
Actors Mansha Pasha and Hadiqa Kiani also weighed in. “Another day, another man thinking morality is all about what a woman wears and they have the right to police it. It’s not new, it’s a genre,” Pasha wrote, while Kiani responded with clapping emojis in support of the criticism.
The controversy has reignited a larger debate about gender double standards and performative morality in Pakistan’s entertainment industry.
