Ali Zafar Responds to 'Yaar Di Akh' Video Criticism

'Yaar Di Akh' has amassed 1.8 million views.
Yaar Di Akh video gets criticism, Ali Zafar replies.
Zafar clarified shooting locations differed due to weather conditions.

Ali Zafar, renowned for his string of hit songs, recently released the romantic track 'Yaar Di Akh', which quickly garnered attention and amassed 1.8 million views. Directed and produced by Ali Zafar himself, the song features model Aneesa Sheikh and was written and composed by Hassan Badshah. The music production credits go to Ali Zafar and Ali Mustafa.

However, the video soon sparked controversy, with criticism directed at its portrayal of gender roles and attire choices.

A viewer pointed out what they perceived as the objectification of women, noting the stark contrast between the revealing clothing worn by the female model in a beach setting and Ali Zafar's covered attire.

Responding to the backlash, Ali Zafar clarified that the shooting locations for the model and himself differed due to varying weather conditions. Despite his explanation, the debate continued among viewers and followers, with mixed reactions surfacing online.