In a candid and heartfelt conversation on the FWhy Podcast with Frieha Altaf, actor and former supermodel Sunita Marshall openly discussed her experiences with love, identity, and living authentically in Pakistan’s culturally divided society.

Sunita, who was born into a Christian family, often encounters confusion due to her name. She recalled with a laugh how a driver in Dubai once asked, “Madam, who are you?” after reading her full name—Sunita Marshall Ahmed. “Sunita is a Hindu name, Marshall is Christian, and now I’ve added Ahmed,” she explained, calling the driver’s question “a beautiful one.”

She met actor Hassan Ahmed in 2003, and after five years of quiet dating, chose to marry him despite religious and familial concerns. “Everyone around me said I had to marry within my community,” she shared. “But I live in Pakistan and I love my life here. I didn’t want to leave acting or modelling. I knew Hassan and his family—they loved me.”

When her family moved to the UK and her younger brother received an immigration letter to Canada, Sunita faced the possibility of living alone. In response, she and Hassan decided to accelerate their wedding plans. Once Hassan met her Uncle Kenny, the rest of her family agreed to support their union.

To avoid potential objections from extended relatives, they held a private Christian wedding. Sunita emphasized that while Hassan’s family never pressured her to convert, her own family had to manage expectations around their interfaith marriage. She described the wedding preparations as hectic and last-minute.

Even today, Sunita hears criticism. “People say, ‘You’re so beautiful—if only you were Muslim!’” she said with amusement, choosing not to take such comments to heart.

Now living in a joint family setup, she credited her husband and in-laws for supporting her career. “I never gave up my work or felt limited. Of course, you need to be mindful—it’s like, ‘When in Rome, live like Romans.’”

Sunita, who has two children with Hassan, also spoke about parenting. In a past interview with Nida Yasir, she said both parents and teachers shape a child’s thinking, and sometimes adults need to step back. “We shouldn’t interfere in everything. Positive reinforcement has a big impact on a child’s development,” she said.

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Journalist Iqrar Ul Hassan often draws public attention due to his personal life, particularly after news of his multiple marriages surfaced. In a recent podcast appearance with Aroosa Khan, Quratulain Iqrar, his first wife, opened up about the unique bond she shares with her co-wife, Aroosa Khan.

Quratulain praised Aroosa warmly, calling her a “fresh and positive addition” to their lives. She highlighted how Aroosa’s energy and support brought a new dynamic to the family. In a surprising moment during the conversation, Quratulain said she would rather travel with Aroosa than with Iqrar, explaining, “Iqrar would somehow find his way, but if I left Aroosa behind, we’d both worry about how she would get there.”

The candid admission highlighted the rare and close friendship between the sister wives—something rarely seen in public discourse. Social media users shared mixed reactions; some praised the maturity and bond of sisterhood on display, while others questioned the dynamics of such an unconventional relationship.

This conversation adds a new chapter to Iqrar Ul Hassan’s already headline-making personal life, revealing that in this family, the wives sometimes prioritize their bond with each other, even over their husbands.

Actress Nadia Hussain has publicly addressed the financial fraud charges against her husband, Atif Khan. In a recent podcast interview, she firmly defended him, stressing that accusations do not amount to proof of guilt.

“There are allegations against my husband that are yet to be proven. He is not guilty,” Nadia asserted.

When asked about the case and her husband’s arrest, she responded, “Around the world, a person is only guilty once allegations are proven. But here, people are declared guilty the moment accusations surface.”

She emphasized the importance of due process: “Anyone can make a claim. It must be proven in court. So far, that hasn’t happened. The decision belongs to the judge and the court — not social media.”

Nadia also confirmed that her husband is currently out on bail, although the process has faced complications that delayed the case. Denying any involvement in the alleged fraud, she said, “This matter is under investigation. With proper inquiry, God willing, justice will prevail.”

Reflecting on the emotional strain, she added, “This time has revealed who truly stands by me. Many I considered close turned out to be mere professional contacts.”

Still, she expressed confidence in the legal system: “I believe in the courts. And I think more names will surface as the case moves forward.”

Earlier, the Additional District and Sessions Judge (South) reserved a verdict on Atif Khan’s bail in a high-profile Rs530 million bank fraud case. The decision is expected on May 22.

Police allege that Atif misused Rs530 million from a private company’s CEO for personal business ventures.

Nadia Hussain also gave a statement to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), claiming no knowledge of the alleged fraud. She told investigators that her husband gave her money to start and grow her salon business, but she was unaware of its origins.

“My business is registered with the FBR, and the funds were listed as a loan in my tax returns,” she said.

The FIA is investigating Rs26.4 million in transfers from her husband’s accounts to her salon, made 19 times since 2019. While Nadia has been named a key beneficiary in the case, she maintains her innocence, insisting, “I was never part of any fraud.”

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