Ali Zafar sarcastically ‘Apologizes’ for his Eid outfit

Pakistani singer and actor Ali Zafar took to X (formerly Twitter) to respond sarcastically to criticism over his 2026 Eid-ul-Fitr attire.

The viral post pokes fun at the controversy surrounding his kurta and traditional Sindhi Ajrak dhoti, including a video of him watering plants in the outfit.

In a tongue-in-cheek post, Ali Zafar wrote: "I would like to apologise to the nation for wearing a see-through kurta without a banyan, and for the very serious act of watering plants in a traditional Ajrak dhoti on Eid.

I understand this has been one of the most pressing national and global issues affecting everyone’s lives lately, and I will do my best never to repeat this grave mistake again.

Thank you for your attention to this matter."

The actor’s post sarcastically highlights how social media users focused more on his clothing than pressing national or global issues.

I would like to apologise to the nation for wearing a see through kurta without a banyan, and for the very serious act of watering plants in a traditional Ajrak dhoti on Eid. I understand this has been one of the most pressing national and global issues affecting everyone’s lives…

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) March 24, 2026

By making light of the situation, Ali Zafar turned the attention to the absurdity of the online backlash, showing his humorous take on the viral trend.

Fans quickly responded with a mix of amusement and support, appreciating his witty approach to the otherwise trivial controversy.

The Teefa in Trouble star, who first gained attention in shows like Kollege Jeans and later crossed into Bollywood with Tere Bin Laden, is no stranger to public scrutiny.

He was the first Pakistani celebrity to become the main target of criticism during the Me Too movement, after singer Meesha Shafi accused him of sexual harassment. What followed was a long, drawn-out legal battle that stretched on for years.