Famed Pakistani singer and songwriter, Ali Sethi, has finally broken the silence about his marriage rumors’ with Salman Toor. Days after social media was flooded with all sorts of claims and counterclaims on the matter.
Ali Sethi, a Pakistani singer was trending on Twitter on Friday, August 11. The popular singer faced backlash online, with several people leaving negative comments on his social media profiles. Moreover, after rumours of his marriage to Salman Toor began circulating online.
Some media reports claimed that Ali Sethi and his childhood friend Salman Toor got married. Apparently in an intimate ceremony in New York City.
Now, the singer has put an end to all the reports by sharing a post on Instagram Stories. He said, “I am not married. I don’t know who started the rumour.” The singer added that those people should help him “market his new release Paniya”.
The Pakistani singer has been featured in national and international media for his eccentric songwriting and singing skills. Turning him into an icon for South Asians. However, particularly those in the diaspora who find Sethi a dynamic representation of the region.
Ali Sethi’s rumoured queer identity has been a point of public interest for some time. The singer’s attendance at the Coachella music festival wearing traditional feminine attire and descriptions like “queer.” Moreover, In sources like Wikipedia and The Washington Post have contributed to ongoing discussions about his personal life.
Public’s Reaction
Salman Toor, a renowned Pakistani-American artist known for his distinctive visual style and thought-provoking paintings. He has also become the subject of curiosity as fans seek to learn more about the man who may have captured Ali Sethi’s heart. The internet is divided over the ongoing controversy. As some believe that it is their ultimate right to do as they please. However, they should be given the freedom to marry whoever they love despite the boundaries of gender and religion.
Although many have bashed the “Pasoori” star for not following Islamic teachings and have called for his boycott.
In addition, the very thought is unacceptable by the Pakistanis and they expressed their disgust on social media.
Hashtags #AliSethi, #SalmanToor, and #Pasoori occupied top spots on Twitter as people shared their thoughts and opinions.