Lahore, August 19, 2025 – Pakistani television actress Aiza Awan, known for her roles in popular dramas like Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar, has found herself at the center of a heated online debate after sharing vacation photos from Manhattan, New York.
The actress posted a series of images on her Instagram account (@aizaawan.official) with the caption: “Cute fit, good hair day, and New York streets.” While the photos captured her enjoying the vibrant city life, her choice of attire, a Western-style outfit, has drawn sharp criticism from fans who argue it doesn’t align with cultural and religious expectations for a Pakistani Muslim woman in the public eye.
In the photos, Aiza is seen striking casual poses against the backdrop of bustling New York streets. She is wearing a lilac halter top featuring cut-outs that add a trendy, edgy vibe to the look. The top is paired with loose, knee-length denim shorts, commonly known as jorts, which give off a relaxed summer aesthetic.
Her hair is perfectly styled in loose waves, and her makeup is flawless with a natural glow, emphasizing her confident and carefree demeanor. Although the shoes are not explicitly detailed in descriptions, the overall ensemble appears completed with casual footwear suitable for walking the city streets.
The outfit, while chic and fitting for a cosmopolitan city like New York, has been labeled by detractors as too revealing and inappropriate for someone representing Pakistani entertainment.
The post quickly went viral, igniting discussions on social media about freedom of expression, cultural identity, and the double standards imposed on women in the spotlight.
Aiza Awan Faces Backlash
Many users expressed disappointment and moral outrage, invoking religious and cultural shame. Here are some of the critical comments:
falcon_8c: Zero dressing sense
_mehr.noor: Welcome to hell🔥😢
ali_mhr_47 commented: Pakistani actress k kapry din ba din kam hoty ja rahy
This user was not happy with the dressing style of most of the Pakistani actresses. Another user replied to him and told him to delete his Instagram ID if he is not happy with their dressing.
zainasif398 replied to ali_mhr_47: or Pakistani mard b sara din insta pe na mehram larkian dekhty rehty hain. Apni ankh ka parda karo pehly or insta delete karo
emama_fatima786 commented: Meri bhn kia zroorat thei yeh b pehny ki Sharam kro Muslim ho k aisi dressing krty hue shram nhi aai
This user is not happy because he believes that actresses should represent the religion instead of the entertainment industry.
sanashah7799: Kitni piyari thi yeh bhi nagi pongi ho gai😮😢
fozia2049: Afsos hota bs in ko dahke kar
mr_zeshan123: Waisa show off karne eilawa koi aur talent hai
These reactions underscore a broader sentiment among some fans that celebrities, especially women, should uphold traditional values, even while abroad.
Some Fans Supported Aiza Awan
However, not all feedback was negative. A segment of Aiza’s followers celebrated her confidence and style. Here are some of the positive comments:
alishbarofficial: Looking good sweetie 😘
virabhadra99: Hawwwt baby 💕💕🔥🔥🔥
fahad_sandhu_jutt: Wah hotii kisi bomb say km nhi ap🔥❤️
tragic_girl_withsavagebrain: Beautiful looking gorgeous 😍😍
danish_ahmed123502: Looking beautiful ❤️❤️
These supportive responses highlight a divide in public opinion, with some viewing the outfit as empowering and fashionable.
This incident is not isolated in the Pakistani entertainment industry, where female stars often face scrutiny over their personal choices, from clothing to lifestyle. As the debate rages on, it remains to be seen how Aiza will respond, if at all, to the mixed reactions. For now, her post serves as a reminder of the challenges celebrities navigate in balancing personal style with public expectations.
Myself Aditya and I am from Mumbai, India. As an intern, I joined the local news agency in Mumbai named “The Mumbai News”. Now I am working with various News Agencies and I provide them reports from Mumbai and other parts of India.
