Hareem Farooq faces criticism over ‘inappropriate’ university outfit

Pakistani actress Hareem Farooq recently visited Punjab University in Lahore alongside actor Faisal Qureshi as part of the promotional activities for their upcoming Punjabi film Mango Jatt.

The actors met students at the university as they continued promoting the highly anticipated film. However, Hareem’s outfit quickly became a topic of discussion on social media, with users sharing mixed opinions about her appearance.

For the promotional appearance, Hareem opted for a loose yellow shirt paired with denim pants. While the actress appeared comfortable and casual in the outfit, some social media users questioned whether the look was suitable for an educational setting such as a university.

Several users criticised the styling and fitting of her outfit, arguing that celebrities should consider the nature and environment of the places they visit when selecting their clothes. Some comments focused on the loose design of the shirt, while others discussed the overall styling of the look.

The debate soon spread across social media, with users expressing different views about what celebrities should wear during public appearances.

Some people felt that Hareem’s outfit was too casual for a university visit and believed that a more formal or modest look would have been more appropriate. Others, however, appeared to view the outfit as a simple promotional look and did not see anything unusual about her choice.

The discussion also highlighted the different expectations placed on celebrities during public events. Actors and actresses often face close attention to their clothing, particularly when they appear at educational institutions, public gatherings or other formal locations.

While criticism of fashion choices is common on social media, some comments about Hareem went beyond her clothing and targeted her physical appearance. Such remarks have also drawn criticism, as commenting negatively on a person’s body can turn a discussion about fashion into body shaming.

Hareem has frequently remained in the public eye because of her acting projects and appearances, and her latest university visit once again brought significant attention to her.

Meanwhile, Hareem and Faisal are continuing promotional activities for Mango Jatt, which has generated interest among Pakistani cinema fans because of its Punjabi-language theme and star-studded cast.

The film’s promotional campaign has given the actors opportunities to interact with audiences and students while introducing the project to a wider audience.

The latest controversy surrounding Hareem’s university appearance has therefore become another example of how quickly celebrity fashion choices can become a social media discussion.

Although some users criticised her outfit and styling, others defended her right to choose a comfortable look for a promotional event. The contrasting reactions show how differently audiences can view celebrity fashion, particularly when public appearances take place in settings with different expectations.

At the same time, criticism of clothing remains different from comments that target someone’s body. While fashion choices can be discussed and reviewed, personal attacks about physical appearance can be hurtful and may contribute to unnecessary online negativity.

For now, Hareem and Faisal remain focused on promoting Mango Jatt, while the actress’s appearance at Punjab University continues to attract attention across social media.