Lahore: Stars’ personal choices always create problems in the Pakistani showbiz industry. Ushna Shah, a famous actress known for her bold fashion sense and fearless attitude, has recently been the talk of social media. The actress received a lot of criticism after posting a video on Instagram in which she responded to her critics with full force.
The Video Causing All the Fuss
Ushna Shah posted a video on Instagram that went viral quickly. In the video, she can be seen participating in a golf league with her husband, Hamza Amin. However, this time, it was not the event but Ushna’s outfit that caught people’s attention. She wore a revealing white dress that some considered inappropriate to wear publicly.
In the video, Ushna gets out of a car and takes off her sandals before putting on another pair of shoes—all while being recorded. Some fans loved her style and confidence, but others didn’t hold back from expressing their discomfort in comments under the post. They criticized everything from what she was wearing to how she carried herself.
Backlash on Social Media
Social media users left no stone unturned when it came to bashing Ushna Shah over this one particular incident alone! Many flooded comment sections with negative remarks questioning her values, choice of clothing, etcetera… In societies where traditional values are held dear, these acts do not go unnoticed or unpunished.
However, such controversies are nothing new for someone like Ushna, who throughout her career has always been in the news because of what she wears, and each time, standing up firmly against those trying to put pressure on anyone about dressing up according to their likes or dislikes is wrong!
What Does Ushna Shah Have to Say About It?
Ushna Shah did not take criticism lying down; instead, opting for confrontation by replying to every single critic individually through Twitter (now known as X). In one of these tweets, Ushna sai”, “I am a liberal girl raised in Canada who used to wear bold outfits even before getting married, and i’m I’m married to a white man from an also very liberal fam”ly.” didn’tdn’t just speak about her self-confidence but also made it clear that she won’t let society dictate what should or shouldn’t be worn by people like herself who don’t find any harm in doing so.
Freedom vs Expectations
This response by Ushna Shah raises bigger questions about personal freedoms and cultural expectations in Pakistan. The clash between modernity/liberalism and conservatism/traditionalism is an ongoing theme throughout the Pakistani entertainment industry. Therefore, celebrities have the right to live their lives as they see fit without fear of being judged for it.
Moreover, her marriage with someone like Hamza Amin. Who comes from a liberal background, further shows that this woman means business. When talking about living life on her own terms—not just defending single outfit choice but. More importantly, fighting for freedom to express oneself without feeling scared or being criticized at all times.
What happened with Ushna Shah clearly illustrates how Pakistan is torn between individual freedom and cultural expectations. Despite the backlash, she defended her right to express herself. Which means she was brave enough not to be silenced by anyone. She still serves as an empowering example for others because. It shows that being true to yourself outweighs conforming under social scrutiny.
