Yashma Gill faces backlash over bold saree look

Pakistani actress Yashma Gill has sparked a strong reaction on social media after sharing pictures of herself wearing a bold black and silver saree.

The actress shared the pictures on Saturday, September 27, giving her followers a closer look at her latest fashion choice. She wore a black and silver silk saree from Gulab, a Pakistani clothing brand owned by actress Zubab Rana.

Yashma draped the saree in an elegant style and paired it with a very short micro-blouse. The blouse featured white and silver embroidery and embellishments, adding a glamorous touch to the overall outfit.

She completed the look with a pair of long silver earrings and kept her styling relatively simple. Her long black hair was left open and flowed down her back, creating a striking contrast with the dark saree.

The actress appeared confident in the outfit as she posed for the pictures, but her fashion choice quickly became a topic of discussion among social-media users.

Many users criticized Yashma’s outfit, with some questioning her recent public image and the way she has spoken about religion and spirituality in the past.

Yashma has previously spoken publicly about her interest in Islam and her efforts to become a more practicing Muslim. She has discussed her experience of I’tikaf, attended lectures by Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik, and asked questions about how to become a more pious Muslim.

She has also been seen covering her head with a dupatta during the Azaan while wearing modern outfits on other occasions. Because of these different aspects of her public image, some social-media users said they were surprised by her latest saree look.

The criticism became particularly intense in the comments section, where several people expressed their disappointment and questioned her fashion choices.

One social-media user wrote, “I don’t know what kind of women these are, and still men marry them.”

Another commenter criticized the actress’s appearance and wrote that she was becoming “vulgar day by day,” while comparing her fashion choices with those of some Indian actresses.

A different user made a comment about Yashma’s career and claimed that she does not receive enough work in the entertainment industry, suggesting that this was the reason behind her choice of clothing.

However, not all of the comments focused only on her clothes. Some users used the discussion to express their views about her religious journey and offered prayers for her guidance.

One woman wrote, “I cannot say anything, but I just want to say: May Allah give you guidance and show you the right path.”

The comments reflect the mixed reactions that Pakistani celebrities often receive when their fashion choices appear different from the image they have previously presented publicly.

Yashma has not appeared to respond directly to the criticism surrounding the pictures. Despite the backlash, the actress’s post has continued to attract attention from fans and followers, with many discussing both her styling and her personal choices.

The saree itself combines traditional South Asian fashion with a more modern and revealing blouse design. While some viewers criticized the look, others may view it simply as a contemporary fashion statement.

For now, the discussion surrounding Yashma’s latest appearance continues to generate reactions online, with social-media users debating the balance between celebrity fashion, personal expression, and the public image of Pakistani actresses.