Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Pakistani Bride's Indian Designers Spark Debate
A Pakistani bride, Shanzeh Ali Rohail, married Muhammad Junaid Safdar, the grandson of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
She chose outfits by Indian designers Sabyasachi and Tarun Tahiliani for her wedding ceremonies.
This decision sparked a debate on social media, with some Pakistani internet users criticizing her choice, while others supported her right to wear what she wanted.
The bride wore a green Sabyasachi lehenga for her mehndi and a red Tarun Tahiliani saree for her Nikah.
The groom is the son of Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Chief Minister of Punjab, and this is his second marriage.
Maryam Nawaz's own outfits also drew attention and criticism for overshadowing the bride.
Additionally, a Pakistani influencer criticized the bride's saree for lacking originality and not spotlighting Pakistani craftsmanship.
Shanzeh Ali Rohail, granddaughter-in-law of Nawaz Sharif, married Muhammad Junaid Safdar in Lahore.
She wore outfits by Indian designers Sabyasachi and Tarun Tahiliani for her mehndi and Nikah ceremonies.
Maryam Nawaz, the groom's mother and Chief Minister of Punjab, wore a yellow and powder-orange lehenga for the mehndi and a mint-green outfit for the wedding.
The bride's choice of Indian designers and Maryam Nawaz's attire sparked mixed reactions on social media.
A Pakistani influencer criticized the bride's red Tarun Tahiliani saree for lacking originality and not spotlighting Pakistani craftsmanship.
- Who
- Shanzeh Ali Rohail and Muhammad Junaid Safdar
- What
- Wedding ceremonies featuring Indian designers and Maryam Nawaz's attire, along with criticism of the bride's outfit by a Pakistani influencer
- When
- January 2026
- Where
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Why
- Personal choice of the bride and Maryam Nawaz's fashion statement, as well as the influencer's opinion on the bride's outfit
Critics
Supporters
Bride's Fashion Choices
Critics
Critics questioned the bride's choice of Indian designers, with comments like 'Very mid. I’m sure Pakistani designers could have made her something more Pakistani.'
Supporters
Supporters defended her right to wear what she wanted.
Maryam Nawaz's Outfit
Critics
Maryam Nawaz overshadowed the bride and was accused of being self-obsessed, with comments like 'Why is this nani amma dressed like dulhan?'
Supporters
Some praised her style, with comments like 'Maryam Nawaz looks more beautiful than the bride.'
Originality of the Bride's Look
Critics
A Pakistani influencer claimed the bride's red Tarun Tahiliani saree was not original and had been previously worn by Bollywood actress Ananya Panday.
Supporters
No direct counterargument from supporters on this specific point.
- Bride
- Shanzeh Ali Rohail
- Groom
- Muhammad Junaid Safdar
- Designers
- Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Tarun Tahiliani
- Ceremonies
- Mehndi, Nikah
- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Political Connection
- Granddaughter-in-law of Nawaz Sharif
- Date
- January 2026
- Maryam Nawaz's Outfits
- Yellow and powder-orange lehenga for mehndi, mint-green outfit for the wedding
- Influencer's Criticism
- Moeed Shah criticized the bride's saree for lacking originality and not spotlighting Pakistani craftsmanship
- Marriyum Aurangzeb
- Senior Minister for Information and Environment in Punjab, known for her political stance and active presence in the Sharif-led party
Sources
Nawaz Sharif's Granddaughter-In-Law Stuns In Sabyasachi, Tarun Tahiliani At Her Wedding, Internet Reacts
Nawaz Sharif's Granddaughter-In-Law Sparks Debate After Wearing Sabyasachi, Tarun Tahiliani At Her Wedding
Maryam Nawaz trolled for her outfit at son’s second wedding: ‘Why is this nani amma dressed like dulhan?’
'Obsessed With Dressing Up/Act As Bride': Maryam Nawaz's Look At Son's Wedding Sparks Debate On Pakistani Social Media Platforms
Ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif’s granddaughter-in-law wears Indian designers for her wedding: ‘What’s this obsession?’
Indian Designer Sabyasachi's Outfit At High-Profile Pakistani Wedding Goes Viral; Nawaz Sharif's Granddaughter-In-Law's Choice Of Lehenga Sparks Debate
Did Junaid Safdar's Wife Copy Ananya Panday For Wedding? Pakistani Influencer Slams Bride's Tarun Tahiliani Red Saree Look
'Jawline Surgery & Lip Fillers': Pakistanis Can't Believe Political Leader Marriyum Aurangzeb's Unbelievable Transformation
‘Ye Kyu Dulhan Bani Huyi Hain?’ Pakistani Minister Maryam Nawaz Trolled For Her Look At Son’s Wedding
