“Sajal, why this dress?"
Sajal Aly has quietly stirred a storm of emotions by appearing to wear her engagement dress in Main Manto Nahi Hoon’s teaser.
The soft pink outfit was instantly recognised by longtime fans as the one she wore during her engagement to Ahad Raza Mir.
Its unexpected reappearance on screen has sparked an emotional reaction, with fans linking it to a chapter of her personal past.
Some called the moment powerful. Others felt it reopened wounds from a breakup that had already seen heavy media coverage years ago.
One fan wrote online: “Sajal, why this dress? It brought back memories that many of us weren’t ready to revisit.”
Another defended her, saying:
“Maybe she just picked something that was rotting in her wardrobe without thinking too deeply about what it once meant.”
Some called it a “brave and graceful” choice that showed how far she had come since her separation.
One fan commented: “This clearly shows that she has moved on. Why can’t you all?”
Another remarked: “It’s her dress, her choice. Why is everyone creating drama?”
Sajal hasn’t publicly commented on the choice, but the symbolism hasn’t gone unnoticed, especially by her most devoted supporters.
For many, it felt like a silent declaration of growth, an embrace of her past rather than an effort to bury it.
The emotional moment added more buzz around the drama’s teaser, which was already gaining attention for its ensemble cast and storyline hints.
Many critics think this was a well-thought-out strategy to generate more attention.
One wrote: “Dramas have so much budget they can easily rent a dress. Why do you think they did this?
“It’s obviously to get more views. The dress is already trending on Twitter.”
Main Manto Nahi Hoon features Humayun Saeed, Sanam Saeed, and Sajal Aly in central roles, promising an intense and mature narrative.
Nadeem Baig directs the show, reuniting with Humayun after successes like Pyarey Afzal and the film Love Guru earlier in 2025.
Sajal plays a confident young woman, while Humayun appears as an older, grounded character.
This dynamic has sparked speculation about their on-screen relationship.
Sanam Saeed’s role is still under wraps, but her inclusion has already excited fans hoping for a complex female perspective.
Supporting actors include Saba Faisal, Salman Shahid, Hajra Yamin, Nameer Khan, and Azaan Sami Khan, adding balance and fresh energy.
The drama is set to premiere on ARY Digital in July 2025, already generating buzz as a major upcoming television serial.
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