Farshi Shalwar has been trending on social media lately, with designers, brands, and fashion enthusiasts all talking about it. This stylish revival seems to be a deliberate move by designers to bring back Shalwars after the dominance of straight pants, culottes, and flappers.
The Farshi Shalwar is a traditional South Asian attire known for its regal and elegant look, with deep historical roots in the Mughal era. The name Farshi comes from the Persian word Farsh (meaning “floor”) because this specific Shalwar extends to and touches the floor.
The Farshi Shalwar trend usually resurfaces for short periods, as it primarily appeals to young girls. Many elderly women believe that this fashion suits only a specific body type—particularly tall and lean figures. Interestingly, several stylish Pakistani actresses wore the Farshi Shalwar even before it became a trend. Celebrities like Sadaf Kanwal, Ayeza Khan, Maya Ali, Sana Javed and Mahira Khan embraced this look years ago. In 2025, many actresses have embraced the Farshi Shalwar Trend.
Ayeza Khan
Maya Ali
Sadaf Kanwal
Sumbul Iqbal
Hania Aamir
Sajal Aly
Anmol Baloch
Mahira Khan
Sana Javed
Kubra Khan
Durefishan Saleem
Memes, edits and comments regarding Farshi Shalwar are also going viral on social media and many are not happy with forced trend of Farshi Shalwars. Here are a few edits:
What are your thoughts on the revival of Farshi Shalwar?
