Content creators criticised Nadia Khan after her interview with designer Parishae Adnan focused on gym clothes and parental approval instead of her New York Fashion Week achievement.
Webdesk- Zunaira Fatima
Content creators have criticised television host Nadia Khan following her interview with Pakistani fashion designer Parishae Adnan, saying the conversation focused heavily on her gym clothes rather than her recent achievement at New York Fashion Week.
Adnan appeared on Khan’s show Rise & Shine after returning to Pakistan from New York, where she closed Flying Solo’s showcase during New York Fashion Week with her collection Second Skin. The collection focused on sustainability, craftsmanship and reworking existing garments.
During the interview, Khan asked Adnan about the clothes she wears in her gym videos and whether her parents were concerned about her appearance. Co-host Zohaib Hassan also made a remark about Adnan’s body. The questions quickly attracted attention on social media.
Adnan later shared clips from the interview on social media showing her reactions to the questioning. Her mother, designer Huma Adnan, also described the questions as “uncalled for.”
Several content creators joined the discussion. Influencer Zoya Zaidi posted an impression of Khan’s questioning, while Aisha Yousuf questioned why the interview did not focus more on Adnan’s fashion career and her international achievement. Comedian Ramsha Waseem also posted a satirical video portraying herself as Khan’s public relations manager.
Another creator, Yashal Shahid, responded through a humorous fitness video involving a blanket and dumbbells.
Despite the criticism, Adnan remained composed during the interview and explained that sharing her fitness journey was partly intended to inspire women. She said messages from women who were motivated to begin strength training encouraged her to continue posting about her gym journey.
The controversy has since shifted attention toward the way successful women are discussed in media, particularly when their professional achievements are overshadowed by questions about appearance and personal choices.
