Bilal Qureshi calls for ban on 'showering currency notes' at weddings

Actor Bilal Qureshi, known for his outspoken views, has voiced his strong disapproval of the "throwing money" culture. 
Taking to Instagram, he criticized the practice, calling it wasteful and harmful to society. In his social media post, Qureshi made a direct appeal to the government, urging it to ban the practice of throwing money at weddings. He emphasized that it creates a bad impression on society’s view of weddings.

Qureshi's statement has sparked a lively debate online. While many support his call for a ban, others argue that people should be free to spend as they wish. Some critics have also claimed that it’s a matter of personal freedom and choice.

The discussion around extravagant wedding culture is gaining attraction with more celebrities and influencers joining the conversation. There is a growing demand for government regulation to address the increasing trend of wasteful and ostentatious displays of wealth at weddings.
It should be mentioned that as November and December are the months during which the wedding season in Pakistan is at its peak. However, the growing trend of extravagant weddings has raised public concern.  The rise of social media has increased the trend of showcasing wealth at weddings.
Celebrities including TikTokers have taken their celebrations to extreme levels. Rajab Butt's wedding, where millions of rupees and U.S. dollars were thrown around, gained widespread attention on Instagram and Twitter.
Although the tradition of throwing money at weddings is not new, it has become more widespread in recent years. With the pressure to outdo others and gain viral attention on social media, the act of throwing large sums of money at events has turned into an obsession for some.