It looks weird because it is not the very common thing around most of us…**
Why is this sudden change in celebrity culture?** I saw few pictures on a website (Now, I don’t remember the actual address…)
Is this the sign of Indian culture?
Are we very open to welcome such aspect of Indian culture?
What are the pros and cons of wearing Bindi?
What is the history and significance of *Bindi *in Indian culture?
Re: Pakistani actresses-model wearing Bindi
Bollywood influence! lol...
Bindi indicates that the woman is taken [married] and stay away from sending proposals for her. now, it's just an article of fashion. nothing to denote marital status.
i've a question for you:
why the society is so against acquiring Indian culture while it's so muted with western fashion/traditions and customs?
is it because India happens to be the sworn enemy?
if that's the case then now the American culture in Pakistan should be shunned as the Americans are considered an enemy of Pakistan.
Re: Pakistani actresses-model wearing Bindi
Anyone actually surprised?
And no, nothing to do with culture. Just some wannabes.
Re: Pakistani actresses-model wearing Bindi
Bollywood influence! lol...
Bindi indicates that the woman is taken [married] and stay away from sending proposals for her. now, it's just an article of fashion. nothing to denote marital status.
i've a question for you:
why the society is so against acquiring Indian culture while it's so muted with western fashion/traditions and customs?
is it because India happens to be the sworn enemy?
if that's the case then now the American culture in Pakistan should be shunned as the Americans are considered an enemy of Pakistan.
Each country has its own identity... Pakistan itself inherited lots of cultural customs and traditions from India.... If that was the case..... then you would not see anything Indian in Pakistan....
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I have seen this Bindi being used by Muslim ladies as well in rural Sindh. In our childhood, in Shahi Bazar of our home-town ladies thele waliyan used to sale a pack (containing a dozen of different colors bindis). Young girls used these Bindis themselves and I remember my sisters got dolls with Bindis.
Its not religious thing (in totality, as I suspect some religious importance in Hinduism and link with third eye), but Bindi was also common in Muslim Bengalis as a cultural thing. Even Bengali actress Shabnam (who ruled Pakistani film industry for 3 decades) used to have bindis in her movies as well as public appearances and Zia ul Haq (the mard e momin mard e haq and thekedaar of Islam) didn't mind it.
Re: Pakistani actresses-model wearing Bindi
I have seen this Bindi being used by Muslim ladies as well in rural Sindh. In our childhood, in Shahi Bazar of our home-town ladies thele waliyan used to sale a pack (containing a dozen of different colors bindis). Young girls used these Bindis themselves and I remember my sisters got dolls with Bindis.
Its not religious thing (in totality, as I suspect some religious importance in Hinduism and link with third eye), but Bindi was also common in Muslim Bengalis as a cultural thing. Even Bengali actress Shabnam (who ruled Pakistani film industry for 3 decades) used to have bindis in her movies as well as public appearances and Zia ul Haq (the mard e momin mard e haq and thekedaar of Islam) didn't mind it.
yes...as a fashion or sometimes to hide their religious association.
i remember when Muslims had to travel by train through a riot torn [Hindu Muslim fasaadaat] city, they used to wear Bindi so they could be identified as a Hindu lady and not be harmed. that was then just a need and a mode of survival.
but now, things have changed, modern Muslim girls and women wear it as an article of fashion. nothing to do with Hindu cultural dominance.
Re: Pakistani actresses-model wearing Bindi
yes...as a fashion or sometimes to hide their religious association.
i remember when Muslims had to travel by train through a riot torn [Hindu Muslim fasaadaat] city, they used to wear Bindi so they could be identified as a Hindu lady and not be harmed. that was then just a need and a mode of survival.
but now, things have changed, modern Muslim girls and women wear it as an article of fashion. nothing to do with Hindu cultural dominance.
The ornaments are culture oriented and have little to do with religious philosophy, as I don't think religion interfere in ladies choice of zewar.
Re: Pakistani actresses-model wearing Bindi
Bollywood influence! lol...
Bindi indicates that the woman is taken [married] and stay away from sending proposals for her. now, it's just an article of fashion. nothing to denote marital status.
i've a question for you:
why the society is so against acquiring Indian culture while it's so muted with western fashion/traditions and customs?
is it because India happens to be the sworn enemy?
if that's the case then now the American culture in Pakistan should be shunned as the Americans are considered an enemy of Pakistan.
Culture needs relevance and comfort to flourish. How much Pakistanis feel bad about India or America, they will adapt things which adds some comfort and color to their lives. Jeans was looked down upon by Muslim clergy around the world 'Jeanz zada nau-jawan' was an alternate terminology for people who had nothing to do with religion.. Now, you will find people wearing jeans praying in masajid across the world.
Re: Pakistani actresses-model wearing Bindi
Bindi da lishkaara, mairi bindi da lishkaraa
Sidda mukhRay te painda
Dil nai qaabu de wich rainda
Jadoon lishkay te vaikhay jagg saara
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Re: Pakistani actresses-model wearing Bindi
^ main lal wali gol si jo mathy par chipkaty hian... uski baat kar raha tha.... Iman Ali ki pics check karo jo Atif ki shadi ka moqy par li gain thi.....
Re: Pakistani actresses-model wearing Bindi
^ Bindi?
Re: Pakistani actresses-model wearing Bindi
Bindi waali. 
Re: Pakistani actresses-model wearing Bindi
Jhaanjariya pehnaa do
Bindiya vi chamkaa do
Ki naa ae mairay saajan da
Mairi bindiya te likhvaa do
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^ Tip Top
Re: Pakistani actresses-model wearing Bindi
vo mashhoor gaanaa bhii to thaa na:
bindiyaa chamkegii, chooRii khankegii
Re: Pakistani actresses-model wearing Bindi
Even Bengali actress Shabnam (who ruled Pakistani film industry for 3 decades) used to have bindis in her movies as well as public appearances and Zia ul Haq (the mard e momin mard e haq and thekedaar of Islam) didn't mind it.
maybe because Shabnam is hindu?
Re: Pakistani actresses-model wearing Bindi
I associate bindi with india, specifically Brahmin? culture.
Re: Pakistani actresses-model wearing Bindi
I associate bindi with india, specifically hindu culture. I think it might be one thing that is universal across all castes.
Btw, what about the next thread for cow slaughter in Gujarat? :D
Re: Pakistani actresses-model wearing Bindi
maybe because Shabnam is hindu?
She was Hindu, but she portrayed Muslim characters in cinema wearing Bindi
