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Ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif’s granddaughter-in-law wears Indian designers for her wedding: ‘What’s this obsession?’

Muhammad Junaid Safdar, son of Maryam Nawaz Sharif, daughter of Nawaz Sharif, and Captain (Retd) Muhammad Safdar Awan, married Shanzeh Ali Rohail on January 18.

2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jan 19, 2026 09:37 AM IST

On the wedding day, Shanzeh Ali Rohail was seen wearing a red saree designed by Tarun Tahiliani. also wore sabyasachi

On the wedding day, Shanzeh Ali Rohail was seen wearing a red saree designed by Tarun Tahiliani. (Image source: @bymmyza/Instagram)

Amid the political tensions between India and Pakistan, the recent wedding of the grandson of former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has taken the Internet by storm.

Muhammad Junaid Safdar, grandson of Nawaz Sharif and son of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Captain (Retd) Muhammad Safdar Awan, tied the knot with Shanzeh Ali Rohail in Lahore on January 18.

The wedding is making waves after the bride, Shanzeh Ali Rohail, chose Indian designers for two rituals.

Rohail wore outfits by popular Indian designers Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Tarun Tahiliani. For her mehendi ceremony, she opted for a green lehenga with intricate golden zari work and styled with a double dupatta.

On the wedding day, Rohail was seen wearing a red saree designed by Tarun Tahiliani. She completed her bridal look with a red veil and a sleek bun.

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The choice of Indian designer outfits sparked a debate, with several Pakistani social media users questioning the bride’s decision amid ongoing tensions between the two countries.

“What’s this obsession with Indian designers? They drool over our Pakistani clothes and look at this!” a user wrote.

🇵🇰 Pakistani Bride, Indian Designers 🇮🇳

Yes, Shanzeh Ali opted for outfits by renowned Indian designers for both of her wedding events. For her mehndi ceremony, she wore an ensemble by Sabyasachi, while her Nikah featured a regal outfit designed by Tarun Tahiliani. pic.twitter.com/ukL5rMTlqn

— WOLF™️ (@thepakwolf) January 17, 2026

“To everyone criticising her choice – I’m sure the outfit you chose for yourself at your wedding or in daily life isn’t liked by everyone. It’s 2026, can we all grow up and stop criticising brides for wearing whatever they want at their own wedding, paid for by themselves/their family?” another user defended Rohail’s choice.