Indian digital creator Sufi Motiwala took to Instagram last week to share his views on Mawra Hocane's nikkah ensemble, though his sartorial critique didn't sit well on social media. "This is what happens when you live in a world without Sabyasachi and Manish Malhotra," he began.

Calling the fabric choice "tacky", Motiwala felt that the red lines on the torso were questionable. "It is with a sad heart that I have to say that the only thing I like about this look is the dupatta. I, specifically, do not like the colour collage happening down there. But congratulations on the wedding, queen!" he said.

Sufi's comments attracted vitriol from celebrities, fashion professionals, and Instagram users alike. Actress Nadia Afgan was among those who came to Mawra's defence. "Wow, I'm impressed. It takes a special kind of talent to be this cruel and this wrong. Newsflash: Beauty is subjective, but kindness isn't. Her wedding day was about love, joy, and the celebration of their union – not about your shallow opinions," she wrote. "PS: If your career as a fashion critic doesn't work out, you can always try being a human being instead."

Pakistani stylist Zahra Sarfraz took it upon herself to educate Sufi on the ancestral value of Mawra's dress. Zahra shared that Mawra altered her mother-in-law's old dupatta and modelled her entire look after it .

The stylist also pointed out that a small jewellery set has the same cultural value as a big one. "For those who don't know, the set was owned by Mawra's great-mother-in-law. And Mawra wore and celebrated this in the best way possible," she said and added, "In short, I love how meaningful this entire look is. It's all about her and the people that she loves”