Deepak Perwani, a famous Pakistani fashion designer and actor, is being trolled online for his views on India. The 50-year-old Sindhi Hindu said in a recent interview that living conditions in India are better than in Pakistan and that people are happier in India where living conditions are better and women are more independent.
Appearing on Aamna Haider’s show Auto Talk, Perwani spoke about how he felt that “Indians are better” during a recent visit to India.
“If you compare their lives, Indians are better off. There is happiness. People smile and laugh. Women walk freely in the streets, ride bicycles and motorbikes. Rickshaws. Car drivers and taxi drivers also have UPI,” he said.
Perwani spoke of India’s vibrancy, comparing it to Pakistan’s “concrete-filled” urban areas, which he said are “much more dynamic.”
“There are sidewalks and footpaths. It’s not a concrete jungle,” he said, comparing the Indian city to Karachi.
In fact, he had also complained about the “concrete jungle” of Karachi in a recent post on X. Sharing a video of an old building being demolished, he wrote, “As we move forward, our identity disappears. #Karachi #Sindh. No stories to tell, no history to remember. Just ugly. The concrete jungle is #Karachi #Pakistan,” he posted.
Apparently, this is being demolished or its remains are being prepared. As we move forward, our identity fades away. #Karachi #Sindh. There are no stories to tell, no history to remember. Just an ugly concrete jungle, it’s #Karachi #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/jhV4nd7Ptq
— Deepak Perwani (@DPerwani) January 19, 2025
Asked on Auto Talk what he thought about the lives of Pakistan’s ethnic minorities, Perwani said he had the “opportunity” to move to India about 15 years ago.
Acknowledging his privileged position, the acclaimed fashion designer said without mentioning India by name. “Looking back, I think I should have left 15 years ago…” But there was still a chance to leave Pakistan, he added. He had already spent most of his life in that country, so there was no point in going now.
However, even though he receives great love from Indians, his comments have divided Pakistan.
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“Please move to India and help us.”
The interview video uploaded to YouTube has received a lot of attention, with people leaving their reactions in the comments section.
One user posted, “Deepak is absolutely right. Things are getting really bad here,” while another user wrote, “Nice to see someone praising India but no more. “One person was not offended at all and also praised India.”
However, this comment did not go down well with many Pakistani viewers.
One user posted: “You talk about freedom, but how would you be treated if a Muslim celebrity from India praised Pakistan and said he wanted to move to Pakistan?”
Another wrote: “Please stop complaining… minorities are treated 100x better in Pakistan.”
Many said Mr. Perwani might consider moving to India.
One user said, “Running away is not the solution. Go to India, you won’t be respected if you come here,” while another said, “He should move to India and help us.” I want it!” he added.
The clip posted on Instagram also received negative comments.
“Some people find happiness in disrespecting their country, and he is one of them,” said one, while another said, “He should leave our country and go to India.”
Who is Deepak Perwani?
Pakistani-born Deepak Perwani holds the Guinness World Record for designing the world’s largest kurta. A fashion designer with a career spanning more than 20 years, his fashion house DP is a famous label and in 2014 he was recognized as the 6th best fashion designer in the world at the Bulgarian Fashion Awards.
Perwani has also dabbled in acting, making her debut in 2004-2005 with “Merai Paas Paas” and appearing in popular TV dramas such as “Kalze Jaan” and “Yunhi”.
His Diwali celebration hit the headlines for the wrong reasons in November last year when some Pakistani celebrities came under fire for participating in a “non-Muslim” festival.
