Meet Salman Toor, Pasoori singer Ali Sethi's rumoured husband

Throughout the day, the internet has been abuzz with unconfirmed reports about the supposed wedding of renowned Pasoori star Ali Sethi to Salman Toor. Allegedly, the couple exchanged vows in a private ceremony in the heart of New York City.

However, it's important to note that neither Ali Sethi nor Salman Toor has officially verified these rumors yet. Despite the lack of official confirmation, it's been disclosed that Ali and Salman share a close friendship that dates back quite some time. They initially crossed paths during an art class at Aitchison College.

Salman Toor, the subject of this speculation, is an accomplished Pakistani-American painter who currently resides and works in New York City. Born in Lahore, Salman, who is 40 years old, is notably recognized for his artistic portrayal of queer South Asian men. He manages to disrupt the Orientalist tradition seen in Impressionism while incorporating its artistic techniques and compositional strategies into his own work, as described by The New Yorker in a 2022 feature.

During an interview with the same publication, Salman Toor openly discussed his sexual orientation, revealing that he came out to his parents as gay at the age of 15. Additionally, the interview highlighted that more than six years ago, Ali Sethi and Salman Toor came to the realization that they were meant to be together. Salman shared his sentiment of having found his life partner in Ali, stating that he knew Ali was the one he wanted to spend his life with.

These rumors about Ali Sethi and Salman Toor's alleged wedding have ignited a flurry of activity on Twitter, with hashtags like #AliSethi and #Pasoori gaining momentum.

In addition to his well-known track "Pasoori," Ali Sethi has released several other hit songs including "Left Right," "Dil Ki Khair," "Chandni Raat," and "Chan Kithan." Notably, his parents, Najam Sethi and Jugnu Mohsin, are respected figures in the fields of journalism and politics. Moreover, his sister, Mira Sethi, enjoys widespread acclaim as an accomplished actress in Pakistan.

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