Is this Momina Iqbal smoking on her big day in viral video?
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ISLAMABAD – Actress Momina Iqbal’s wedding festivities continue to remain in spotlight, with moments from the celebrations still circulating widely on social media. With glamorous visuals from Momina and Hamza’s celebrations continuing to circulate widely and attract congratulatory messages from fans across platforms. The couple’s Barat ceremony emerged as highlight, widely described online as a vibrant, joy-filled gathering attended by close friends and family, capturing the essence of a traditional yet lively celebration. A clip of the bridal makeover session surfaced online and went viral, with users claiming the girl in clip sharing uncanny resemblence with Momina Iqbal. The girl can be seen allegedly smoking during her makeup session, a moment that rapidly ignited debate across social media platforms and amassed wide criticism. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Lollywood (@instant_lollywood) Reactions online have been sharply divided amid no confirmation. While some users criticized the act, others defended her, calling it as a matter of personal choice and individual freedom. Supporters argued that smoking should not be used as a basis to judge character, while others highlighted that it is a personal lifestyle decision regardless of gender. Some commenters also urged the public to avoid moral judgment and focus on privacy instead, with chances of AI morphed video, that is common to defame the other person. Momina Iqbal’s Wedding Photoshoot triggers backlash over viral ‘Middle Finger’ gesture