Pakistani digital creator Syeda Aliza Sultan, widely known as the ex-wife of actor Feroze Khan, has found herself at the center of a heated online debate after posting a video on Instagram in which she appeared without her hijab.
The reel, which showed Aliza in a lighthearted moment with a friend, was not intended to be controversial. She appeared cheerful and carefree, sharing that she remains happy despite personal and financial hardships. But for many of her followers, it was her appearance, specifically the absence of her hijab, that became the main talking point.
Aliza had previously been admired for her modest, faith-forward content, making the shift in her appearance all the more jarring to some followers, who found it unexpected.
The comment section filled rapidly with a wide range of reactions. Some followers were openly critical, with one user writing, “Does it suit you this indecency? Do you teach your children like this?” Another remarked, “Dupatta ahista ahista utar hi gaya,” suggesting her transition away from covering her head had been gradual and deliberate. Others were more sarcastic, with one commenter writing “Iska scarf utar gaya” alongside a laughing emoji.
However, not all reactions were negative. Several supporters pushed back against the criticism and left warm messages instead. One follower wrote, “I wish you happiness and good health and that you laugh like this all your life.” These voices, though present, were largely drowned out in a comment section dominated by debate and disapproval.
The incident has reignited a broader conversation in Pakistani social media circles about women, public identity, and religious expression. Aliza’s situation is particularly amplified by her public profile. Her high-profile divorce from Feroze Khan kept her in the spotlight for months, and every move she makes continues to attract intense scrutiny.
For many observers, the reaction to her video reflects a deeper tension that female public figures in Pakistan routinely face. Women who build an audience through modest or religious content are often held to a rigid standard by their followers, leaving little room for personal evolution or change. Any deviation, however small, can quickly become a flashpoint.
Aliza has not issued any formal response to the criticism at the time of writing. Whether the backlash prompts a statement or is simply ignored remains to be seen, but the debate around her video shows little sign of dying down, continuing to draw opinions from across Pakistani social media.
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