Earlier this month, rumours began circulating that influencer Ameera Khan and Indonesian actor Jefri Nichol had split. However, the couple quickly put the speculation to rest when Jefri surprised Ameera with flowers as they were preparing for an event.
It seems the 26-year-old actor has been spending even more time with his girlfriend and her loved ones. Ameera has even shared some wholesome moments of them together on social media. However, not all fans were entirely supportive, as some expressed discomfort at the couple being a little too affectionate in public. Here’s what we mean:
Yesterday (Wednesday, 23rd April), Ameera Khan shared a series of Instagram Stories documenting her day out with boyfriend Jefri Nichol. The couple were seen playing pickleball, enjoying video games with children (possibly Ameera’s relatives), and dining out with friends.
While the photos and videos may have seemed harmless at first glance, fans were quick to highlight the level of physical intimacy between the pair. Many took to Threads and TikTok to criticise the couple, particularly Ameera, for displaying affection publicly, despite not being married. For context, in Islam, physical contact between unmarried, unrelated men and women is generally discouraged and considered haram (forbidden).
Some argued that such posts would have been better kept private rather than shared with the public. However, others defended the couple, suggesting that people should mind their own business, especially given that both families appear to be supportive of the relationship. At the time of writing, neither Ameera nor Jefri has responded to the backlash regarding their public displays of affection.
What do you think of the images? Were they a step too far, or were netizens simply overreacting? One thing most people seem to agree on, however, is that these two lovebirds might just be ready to take the next step. Will we hear some wedding news in the near future? Let’s hope so.
