Ken Doll issues apology after backlash over Maryam Nawaz fashion comment

Influencer deleted his posts and addressed criticism following a video shared amid wedding-related social media buzz

Influencer Adnan Zafar, better known as Ken Doll, has issued a public apology following backlash over a video he shared earlier this week praising Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s fashion sense. The influencer, who has over 3.5 million followers on Instagram, deleted all previous videos from his account before posting a formal apology addressing the controversy.

In the video, Ken acknowledged that his remarks had sparked mixed reactions and admitted that his response to the criticism was misplaced. “I have learned one thing in life: everything has two sides, positive and negative. Every opinion also has two sides. I realized that my opinion ignited backlash,” he said, adding that while some people appreciated his comment, others were hurt by it. 

 

 

 

 

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Reflecting on his reaction to the criticism, he said it “wasn’t the right one” and expressed regret over the way his words were received. Stressing transparency, Ken noted that the messages and comments he received were visible to everyone. “I don’t want to hide anything. I just want to make sure I come forward and apologize for my words that have hurt or offended people. I am truly sorry for my behavior,” he said, asking for forgiveness “as a younger brother or friend.”

The apology follows widespread criticism of a video Ken had posted amid the ongoing social media buzz around the wedding of Maryam Nawaz’s son, Junaid Safdar, to Shanzeh Ali Rohail — one of the most talked-about events of the season.

As with most high-profile weddings, online conversations quickly shifted to fashion. While the bride made headlines for wearing Indian designers Sabyasachi and Tarun Tahiliani, much of the attention focused on Maryam Nawaz and Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb drew praise for her transformation, while Maryam Nawaz’s outfits — a yellow Nomi Ansari ensemble for the mehndi and a green Iqbal Hussain look paired with a Valentino bag for the reception — received mixed reactions online.

It was against this backdrop that Ken shared his now-controversial video in collaboration with the official PML-N Instagram page, captioned, “What a Shadi ♥️ MashAllah.” In the clip, he remarked, “Of course the region that has a Chief Minister whose fashion sense is so ‘on spot’ is the one region that is prospering the most.”

 

 

 

 

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The statement left many social media users confused, with critics questioning the comparison and calling the comment tone-deaf. The backlash soon escalated into a wider debate online, ultimately prompting Ken to delete his content and issue a public apology.