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‘Stop judging women’: Sharmila Faruqui slams Hina Bayat for criticising Hania Aamir, Yashma Gill’s clothes

The actor made snide remarks about Aamir and Gill wearing cholis at a recent wedding.

04 Jan, 2025

Hania Aamir and Yashma Gill were living their best lives, dancing at Gill’s younger sister’s wedding in adorable outfits. The actors wore short cholis and flared lehngas, however, as Taylor Swift said, “Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate.”

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After videos of the bestie duo went viral online for their incredible moves, some people jumped to critique their outfits and Hina Khawaja Bayat was one of them.

“I was wondering if people have forgotten something called a kameez,” the actor commented on a video of the pair dancing shared by blogger Afia Qazi.

Former member of the Sindh Assembly Sharmila Faruqui was quick to call out Bayat’s statement and urged her to “live and let live”.

“Stop judging women with their choice in clothing. If that’s the case then all men should wear sherwanis and not suits,” she wrote in an Instagram story responding to Bayat’s comment.

We agree with Faruqui. It’s 2025, and dragging other women down especially based on their clothing choices is absolutely ridiculous. Women should be able to wear whatever they want. Period.

Comments

Tahmad Jan 04, 2025 05:31pm

I’m 100% agreed with SF comments she is right. I think this issue should not be discussed on social media just to avoid confrontation between two or more people.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Jan 04, 2025 06:30pm

Please try to know, realize and understand importance of the centuries old axiom, United We Stand, Divided We Fall."

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Jin Jan 04, 2025 06:52pm

They look great

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Laila Jan 04, 2025 07:32pm

Disappointing coming from Ms Bayat who I respect a lot. Would she have made similar comment if this was male guests dancing in clothing not deemed Pakistani? No. At the end of the day people dress differently. It's just how it is being part of a diverse nation. Choli is no less Pakistani than Indian and concluding otherwise shows huge ignorance of Pakistani and by extension subcontinental desi fashion/garments. Just because we don't wear cholis doesn't mean other Pakistanis don't. This insane obsession with what women wear or don't wear or "should" wear and the social control and policing of female bodies must stop. Otherwise implement full Sharia system. Bye bye drama, film, music and entertainment industry etc.

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Laila Jan 04, 2025 08:11pm

Disappointing coming from Ms Bayat, who I respect a lot. Would she have made such a comment, if this was male guests dancing in clothing not deemed Pakistani? No. At the end of the day people dress differently. It's just how it is being part of a diverse nation. Choli is no less Pakistani than kameez and concluding otherwise shows huge ignorance of Pakistani (and by extension subcontinental desi) fashion/garments. Just because, you and I don't wear cholis, doesn't mean, other Pakistanis don't. This insane obsession with what women wear or don't wear or "should" wear and the social control and policing of female bodies must stop. Otherwise implement full Sharia system. Bye bye drama, film, music and entertainment industry, social media like tiktok (out nations favorite occupation) etc.

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peter Jan 04, 2025 08:20pm

the real question is, are these celebs people actually wearing what they want to or are they pressurized by the expectations of the industry

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Iqbal Jan 04, 2025 08:54pm

Women clothing is important for obvious reason. Can’t compare it with men’s clothing.

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rehan Jan 04, 2025 09:44pm

agree wear whatever but don't associated it with our culture because it isn't

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Ehsan Jan 04, 2025 09:56pm

What we do/ wear is proper what others do/ wear is improper

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Fareeha Jan 04, 2025 10:17pm

No. In a public forum ,women should not dress provocatively so that they project the wrong kind of image in the minds of men. They make all women less respectable.

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Mariam Jan 04, 2025 10:57pm

While I may disagree with Hina Bayat’s choice of words, it’s also nauseating to see this sort of comparison: where wearing less clothes is celebrated and any criticism of it, is demonized. And doing this under the guise of “championing Pakistani women’s rights?” Thanks, but no thanks. Considering these outfits are indeed un Islamic, stop glorifying and normalizing them in the name of “progressive” values. Dawn, do better.

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M. Saeed Jan 04, 2025 11:48pm

There is nothing wrong in the dresses worn in the marriage ceremony of Gill sister, as such dresses are openly displayed in the fashion shows in our country and appreciated by all sectors of our society.

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Shahida Jan 05, 2025 12:08am

Sorry but I agree with Hina. We do have a certain culture and that culture embodies a little amount of modesty. I'm not saying a woman should be draped in a burqa but our festivities are supposed to reflect something which we can relate to rather than making it seem as a foreign performance.

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Smazr Jan 05, 2025 12:09am

There's no harm in calling spade a spade. Btw, suit and sherwani will both serve the same purpose percentage wise. Where as a kameez is far better:)

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Mansoor Akbar Jan 05, 2025 12:32am

Sharmeela is absolutely right......

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Bilawal Sheikh Jan 05, 2025 02:00am

What do you mean women should be able to wear whatever they want? The purpose of clothing is 1. To cover your body; 2. To protect yourself from elements; 3. To look decent. Would you turn up to your office in an underwear because that is what you want to wear? Would you turn up to a funeral in a wedding dress? Stop being daft and let civilisation progress, not degress!

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AHMAD Jan 05, 2025 02:23am

"Hina Bayat's perspective brings attention to the cultural and traditional values that many still cherish. It's important to respect diverse viewpoints, even if they challenge popular trends. While everyone has the right to choose their attire, promoting modesty and tradition is equally valid. Dialogue should foster mutual respect rather than judgment." AHMAD NAVEED KHAN

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Shabnam Jan 05, 2025 02:57am

Sharmila, Fobia are confused. Choosing a dress is a very long dusty, twisty road for all sex. Some excellent fabric Shalwar Qameez is tailored very poorly, but some poor quality fabric tailored per the expectation. It happens to me in Peshawar City with some of the prominent tailor masters.

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js Jan 05, 2025 04:27am

Not just live and let live but also, please spend the limited time you have available on Earth on more meaningful endeavours.

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zaidhaq Jan 05, 2025 06:20am

IF you dont want to be judged by your clothes, then you shouldnt wear any

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saddi Jan 05, 2025 07:47am

Hats off to Hina Bayat. The dress worn is the sign of one's cultural and social values. Hania is a gorgeous lady and looks more beautiful in proper outfit.

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Nurie Hamid Jan 05, 2025 09:48am

Hina bayat is absolutely correct Our pakistani women have gone too far wearing western clothes revealing outfits which are totally indecent

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Nurie Hamid Jan 05, 2025 09:52am

Hina. Bayat is absolutely correct to comment on the dressing of women in Pakistan Our Pakistani women have lost all morality in their dressing The copy western culture and wear revealing indecent clothes which don't even suit them

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Mansoor Ali Jan 05, 2025 11:03am

Its Pakistan madam its muslim state

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National Jan 05, 2025 12:31pm

yeah why not wear bikinis to weddings now, after all its 2025!

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Shahzad Jan 05, 2025 02:44pm

Yes. Go with the times. Get westernised . Be ahead of everyone. Get educated. Believe in yourself. Take charge of your life

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John Malik Jan 05, 2025 03:46pm

It’s not a big deal to not like what people may wear. Let’s just hope that it was not due to jealousy and envy of fit bods.

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Shaista Jan 05, 2025 05:57pm

Team Hina. Modesty is not only a Pakistani thing to do but is also Islamic.

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NYS Jan 05, 2025 06:06pm

Don't forget cultural values come up and being yourself in the ring

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Whatever Jan 05, 2025 11:32pm

Our religion defines attire for women very well. There is nothing above and beyond it. Women should be able to practice their religion first. Period.

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Reality Jan 06, 2025 06:43am

Hmm...well u guys need to decide which way you want to go. Confused mentality won't work

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Ali Jan 06, 2025 10:23am

Is dancing in weddings in front of entire known as well as unknown audience 'A Pakistani thing'?

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M. Emad Jan 06, 2025 10:59am

Pakistani women look gorgeous in Saari.

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Mrs umer Jan 06, 2025 12:09pm

Men wear sherwani or suit that's not the problem...the problem is women community is more vulnerable to demoralization..they must take care of their moral values...but you can't understand because people like you, are a part of such mess

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