Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain Prioritize Urdu Over English at Home
Pakistani actor and screenwriter Yasir Hussain, along with his wife, actress Iqra Aziz, recently appeared on a private TV channel’s Ramadan transmission, where they emphasized the importance of speaking Urdu. During the show, host Rabia Anum Obaid commended their son, Kabir, for his fluency in Urdu, noting that many modern parents primarily communicate with their children in English.
When asked if teaching Kabir Urdu was a deliberate choice, Yasir explained, “At home, we strictly speak Urdu, even though he attends an English medium school where he naturally picks up English from classmates and teachers. But within our household, we make sure Urdu remains the primary language.”
Yasir Hussain’s Take on Language Learning
Sharing an incident from his professional life, Yasir recalled, “Kabir once accompanied me to a film set, and someone suggested I focus on teaching him English instead of Urdu. But I believe fluency in Urdu should come first. English can always be learned later, but I’ve seen many people around me who struggle with Urdu despite being proficient in English, which I find problematic.”
