Minal Khan, beloved Pakistani actor and former child star, has never been shy about sharing her thoughts, and her latest advice has sparked a conversation around South Asian wedding fashion etiquette. As she celebrated her brother Maaz Khan's wedding recently, Minal took a moment away from fittings and festivities to deliver a gentle but firm message for all the sisters of grooms out there: Don't outshine the bride.
A video of Minal trying on her barat outfit went viral, not just because of the stunning designer ensemble, but because of the candid advice she gave during the fitting. "Please don't wear your own wedding dress to your brother's wedding," she said, half-laughing but clearly serious. "Wear something festive, but keep it balanced."
In Pakistan, it's become increasingly common for sisters and close relatives of the groom to go all-out with their outfits, sometimes even wearing their actual bridal dresses to wedding functions. While this glam-overload may make for great Instagram photos, it often draws criticism for overshadowing the bride, something Minal subtly but firmly advised against.
The internet, of course, had opinions. Many applauded Minal's take, calling it a much-needed fashion sense in a world of growing bridal competition. Others pointed out, cheekily, that at Maaz's valima, Minal and her twin sister Aiman looked nearly identical to the bride, both donning heavily embellished dresses in the same colour family. "Please let the bride shine on her valima, too," joked one comment under the viral clip, while another asked, "Is the bride only a bride until the barat?"
Despite the gentle roasting, most fans saw the humour and honesty in Minal's advice. After all, she's speaking from experience, both as a celebrity who knows the camera never lies, and as someone who's lived through the chaos and glam of desi weddings.
Maaz recently tied the knot, and while all the wedding events quickly made their rounds on the internet, snapshots from the valima featuring the sisters went especially viral, for better or for worse. At the reception, Minal stunned in a gold maxi adorned with fine sequins, dabka, and embroidery, paired with diamond jewellery from her own wedding. Aiman opted for a mint green silk ensemble with subtle embroidery and loose hair.
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