Web desk: Pakistani social media influencer Samiya Hijab is once again in the spotlight. She faced criticism for her New Year’s celebrations in Dubai when she shared a controversial video on Instagram.
On New Year’s Eve, Samiya celebrated in Dubai with a close friend. She posted videos wearing a velvet nightgown-style dress with spaghetti straps.
She danced to the song Aaj Ki Raat and called her look a “baddie look.” The in-video text read “Me and My bsff entering 2026 with new hair and a whole baddie energy.”
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The videos quickly went viral. Many people criticised her outfit and behaviour. Some said her actions did not match the values her name suggests.
Others compared her to other controversial social media figures in Pakistan. Some speculated about her personal choices. Many netizens accused her of using past hardships to defend her public image.
A netizen commented, “Unfollowed u Tmhe Allah is Sal hidyat he dy dy blocked.”
Another said, “Yr please apka naam tu bht acha h par kam acha nh apna name ko tu khyal kar lo please nh tu Name change kar lo famous tu hogi ho Islya please naam badam nh karo or please mind nh karna koi.”
Samiya became known online through viral videos with the late creator Sana Yousaf and past controversies.
She first gained attention after a dispute with her fiancé, who allegedly threatened her over money.
Samiya Hijab dance video goes viral
TikToker Samiya Hijab was under criticism after her new dance video went viral on the internet.
The social media influencer shared a video on her Instagram, saying that “Life when nobody’s son is ruining your mental health.”
Right after posting the video, the netizens launched a trolling campaign against her. They criticised her for dancing and wearing revealing clothes.
Some went ahead and targeted her for “intentionally” posting controversial videos just to gain attention and likes on social media.
After continuous backlash, Samiya disabled the comments on the video post in order to avoid the inappropriate remarks.
