Interviews

Iqra Aziz Challenges the Myth: A Woman’s Life Doesn’t End After Having a Baby

Like her husband, actor Yasir Hussain, Iqra Aziz does not hesitate to express her thoughts. In a recent interview with BBC Urdu, the Suno Chanda actor addressed societal expectations and stereotypes surrounding motherhood that she faced during her pregnancy. Reflecting on the negativity she faced, she commented, “Maybe older people have traumatized us, suggesting that if you give birth to children, then you cannot do anything else.” Despite discouraging comments, Iqra Aziz underscored her affection for children and her family-oriented nature, expressing her enthusiasm about becoming a mother.

The discussion turned to Aziz’s current on-air drama, Mannat Murad, in which she takes on the lead role. When questioned about her character choice, Aziz emphasized her confidence in the production house of Asad Qureshi and Abdullah Kadwani, stating, “I had worked with them on Khuda Aur Mohabbat season 3, so there was no hesitation in taking on their project if I liked the script.” She highlighted the importance of depicting the realities of family life, steering away from the typical portrayal of blaming in-laws and instead focusing on the dynamics of building relationships and families in dramas.

Unveiling the playful atmosphere on the set, Aziz disclosed, “I had a fondness for eating a lot, and Talha Chahour used to be on a diet. I used to tease him by asking whether we should have samosa today or chaat or fried chicken. I always used to spoil his diet,” she laughed.

The host questioned whether the industry should depict that a girl’s story doesn’t end after marriage. Aziz passionately responded, “It is very important, and as we move forward with this story, you will see it.” She highlighted the period when a woman finds love. Adjusts to her new life and temporarily puts her dreams on hold, emphasising that this is not negative.

As the discussion delved deeper into her character Mannat, Aziz revealed her personal connection to the role. “I relate a lot. Maybe in actual life, I faced fewer difficulties as much as my character of Mannat is facing. Mannat is trying very hard to get her love. I relate a lot to the ambitious girl and happy soul girl part of the story. I have learned a lot from Mannat,” she shared.

The interview took a personal turn when Aziz was asked about her break from the industry after the birth of her son, Kabir. Opening up about the challenges, she admitted, “The one thing which was difficult for me was to leave Kabir after his birth. It was my first project in which I had to go out.” She discussed the emotional moment at the airport counter when the reality of leaving her child behind hit her.

Responding to rumours on social media about her taking a back seat in her career after Kabir’s birth, Aziz clarified, “I did not want to make the peak of my career an overly ambitious thing. This is my choice. I have to give some time to my life.” She expressed her desire to savour the moments with her first child, prioritising personal happiness over career milestones.

In a final reflection on her choices, Aziz concluded, “Before I met Yasir, I used to work every Sunday. I have started doing work from a very early age. But this was my choice, and now I want to relax and enjoy myself for some time. This is my first child, and I want to make this time unforgettable.”

Also Read: Iqra Aziz’s Project Draws Criticism for Allegedly Copying Saboor Aly’s Wedding Style.

Interviews

Jawad Ahmad Calls Society’s Tolerance of Profanity ‘Dangerous’

Singer-turned-politician Jawad Ahmad raised concerns about society’s growing tolerance for vulgarity and profanity.

He recalled his upbringing, saying, “In the household I grew up in, using curse words was unthinkable—whether on my mother’s side or my father’s.” Jawad explained that both of his parents, being educators, taught him respect, and he never heard foul language in his family.

Defining profanity, the Hamain Tum Se Pyar Hai singer said it includes using hateful or false labels to insult someone, such as calling them something they are clearly not—like comparing them to an animal.

He added that curse words also include vulgar references to body parts, misogynistic insults directed at mothers or sisters, or hateful remarks about someone’s caste, appearance, or profession. “Such language isn’t just rude—it targets a person’s character in a senseless way,” Jawad emphasized.

Jawad Ahmad and His Music

Jawad Ahmad rose to fame with his solo song Allah Meray Dil Kay Ander, which reflected his deep interest in Sufism.

Although he never received formal training in music, he writes and composes most of his own songs. He takes inspiration from a wide range of musical legends, including Ustad Amanat Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, Tufail Niazi, Pathanay Khan, Hamid Ali Bela, Madam Noor Jehan, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Kishore Kumar, the Eagles, Elvis Presley, and Mohammed Rafi.

To date, Jawad Ahmad has made his mark in the music industry with three solo albums and several drama OSTs.

Also Read: Jawad Ahmad sues Abrar ul Haq

Interviews

Sania Mirza On How Mothers Do More Than Fathers

Sania Mirza is a global tennis stars. She has achieved a lot for tennis in India and she has always also received love from Pakistan. She was married to cricketer Shoaib Malik and the ex-couple had a son together. She was also loved for how she represented women fiercely in sports. She was a guest on Masoom Minawala’s podcast and she shared her journey and thoughts.

Sania Mirza spoke about her pregnancy challenges. She shared that overall having her baby was a breeze. Yes, she like other women had to go through a lot physically but what actually affected her was breastfeeding. The career she has, a busy lifestyle as a working mom and how she had to go through mom guilt was difficult. She left for work for the first time after six weeks of having Izhaan. She was pumping milk during flight and she had so much mom guilt when she left him behind.

The sports star also shared how it is never 50-50 between both parents when it comes to parenthood. A mother always ends up doing more and this is not an equal world. This is a norm everywhere in the world and it is not bound to one place or one country. A mother gives more in terms of taking care of the child.

Interviews

Ghazal Siddiqui Shares Life Threatening Incident Involving Her Son

Ghazal Siddiqui is a senior PTV artist who has worked in numerous plays including her claim to the fame project Marvi. She has also busted Hum TV’s morning transmission for a longer period of time. Her other notable dramas are Dhoop Kinaray, Sij Girhan, Woh Kon Hai and Chaand Tara. Ghazal Siddiqui is happily married and has grown up kids. Her family is settled in Canada.

Recently, she appeared in ARY Digital’s morning show Good Morning Pakistan. In the show, she opened up about a life threatening incident involving her son.

Talking about it, Ghazal Siddiqui said, “There was an important occasion on which my kids requested to light firecrackers, so we arranged firecrackers and distributed them among the children. My son was very young, he took all his firecrackers from and put them in his pocket. Although I was supervising everything but someone lit a firecracker nearby, and one in his pocket caught fire. The firecrackers in his pocket started bursting one by one. I don’t know where I got the courage, but I immediately tore off his shirt and threw it away. It was such a scary incident — my son was in shock, watching me tear his shirt like that”.

Nida Yasir also shared a related incident. She said, “I caught a bullet in my car because someone at a wedding fired it into the air which hit our car and the wind screen was all broken and the next day I picked the bullet from the car.”