Actor Saba Faisal has issued an apology following severe criticism of her controversial statements about brides independently choosing their wedding outfits.
In a video message posted on Instagram, Faisal clarified her earlier remarks and acknowledged using inappropriate terminology during a morning show appearance.
“I may have used the wrong words,” Faisal said. “I should have said ‘overlook’ or ‘ignore’ instead.”
She explained that families function well when both parties practice overlooking minor issues.
“When families form, things don’t work well unless both parties practice overlooking and ignoring certain things,” she said.
“You heard it wrong because you didn’t watch the full video,” she said. “Sorry, I used that word very wrongly.”
Faisal had earlier sparked controversy by disagreeing with mothers-in-law allowing brides complete freedom to choose and shop for their wedding outfits.
“In the past, newly married women wore outfits selected by their in-laws and I also followed the same tradition,” she said during the morning show. “One of the biggest mistakes some mothers of grooms make today is giving brides complete freedom to design and select their wedding wardrobes from the very beginning.”
In her apology, Faisal explained her intended message about blending family traditions.
“When a girl comes after marriage, she brings values from her home,” she said, noting these values reflect in a bride’s behavior and dress sense.
She added that in-laws naturally want their new family member’s style to match household standards, which is why mothers-in-law and sisters-in-law lovingly make clothes for brides.
“I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that,” she said.
She clarified she never insisted brides must only wear clothes chosen by their mothers-in-law.
“If you take it as the mother-in-law forcing her choice, I never said that,” Faisal explained. “I simply said the mother-in-law gives money to the girl, and I also said there’s nothing wrong with the daughter-in-law making clothes of her choice.”
However, she maintained her preference for involvement in the selection process to blend both tastes.
“People like me would say I’ll make them according to my taste so her preference and mine can blend,” she said. “She has come to my home and will spend the rest of her life here, so it should match accordingly too. This was my only purpose, nothing else.”
Faisal acknowledged the personal toll the controversy took on her over the past three days.
“I know I had to pay the price for my work, respect, fame and wealth,” she said, noting many people commented without watching the full program.
The actor concluded by addressing those spreading negativity without full context.
“Many people are spreading evil and this is not acceptable at all,” she said.”I had no wrong intention. And still, if my words or my interview have hurt you, I want to apologise.”
Her original comments had drawn sharp criticism from fellow celebrities and social media users.
Actor Fiza Ali responded in an Instagram story, saying a truly peaceful home is one where the daughter-in-law feels respected and at ease, not merely silent or submissive.
“A woman wanting to wear clothes according to her own preference should not be seen as disrespectful but as natural desire,” Fiza said, emphasizing that taking away a daughter-in-law’s right to make decisions is control, not love.
Actor Javeria Saud posted, “You will lead a peaceful life if you keep eyes, ears and mouth open not just at your in-laws’ place but everywhere.”
Actor Hira Khan wrote, “Why she is allowed to speak on national television, I will never know. I feel sorry for her bahu [daughter-in-law].”
Social media users also criticized Faisal’s views.
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