Adnan Zafar, better known online as Ken Doll, has become the center of a viral controversy after a recent Instagram video drew sharp criticism from fellow influencers and social media users.

With over 3.3 million followers, the Dubai-based content creator’s post praising a political figure’s fashion sense hit a nerve, especially amid a recent national tragedy that has gripped public attention.

The clip quickly went viral, drawing sharp reactions from fellow influencers and content creators who accused Ken Doll of being tone-deaf and dismissive.

Several digital personalities openly criticized his remarks, questioning the role and responsibility of influencers when commenting on public figures and political matters.

The reaction was swift. A group of digital creators, including Aida Sheikh, Ansar, Gram & Noor, Mona Hussain and others, publicly criticized Ken Doll’s remarks, accusing him of insensitive behavior and calling out his dismissive tone toward other influencers.

Many took aim at his past comments, including belittling smaller creators and highlighting his well-monetized brand endorsements.

Social media users have reacted strongly, with some choosing to unfollow Ken Doll, while others are sharing memes and critiques across platforms like Instagram and X.

The controversy has kept #KenDoll and related keywords trending as debate intensifies over influencer responsibility and public discourse online.

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Supporters, however, argued that Ken Doll was exercising his right to express an opinion and that online outrage culture often escalates too quickly. The debate has kept Ken Doll controversy, Pakistani influencers, and social media backlash trending.

As the backlash continues to gain steam, it remains unclear whether Ken Doll will address the criticism directly or adjust his content strategy moving forward.