Zara Noor Abbas is a renowned Pakistani TV actress who gained fame for her outstanding performances in hit television dramas. She enjoys a strong social media presence, with 6.8 million followers on Instagram. Her notable dramas include Lamhe, Dharkan, Khamoshi, Jhoom, Ehd-e-Wafa, Zebaish, Badshah Begum, Phaans, Stand Up Girl, and Dil Dhoondta Hai Phir Wohi. She is currently garnering praise for her diverse acting in Ek Jhooti Kahani.

Zara Noor Abbas recently appeared on Excuse Me with Ahmed Ali Butt. In the podcast, she spoke about her biggest career regret and revealed a reality check she once received from Yumna Zaidi.

Talking about it, Zara Noor Abbas Siddiqui said, “I think I should not have done Zebaish, or I should have at least read the script before signing it. I should not have compromised just because it was a family project. I should have taken my work more seriously. I also should not have compromised on my ability to understand art. It took me time to realize that I was not good enough. In the initial days of my career, I took myself too lightly. It’s so funny that once I was at a get-together at Asim Azhar’s house. I was pregnant and sitting there when Yumna gave me a reality check. She said, ‘Zara, come here. You don’t take your work seriously.’ I was shocked because I was giving my hundred percent. I said yes, I don’t take my work seriously, but later I thought about why Yumna had said that to me and realized she was right.” Here is the link to the video:

Saba Faisal is a senior Pakistani television actor known for her roles in dramas such as Humsafar, Durr-e-Shehwar, Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai, Pyare Afzal, Ishq Tamasha, Baaghi, Ghissi Pitti Mohabbat, Samjhota, and Zara Yaad Kar. She recently gained further recognition for her performance in ARY Digital’s drama series Main Manto Nahi Hoon. Saba Faisal has a well-settled family, with all her children happily married and raising their own kids. She is an advocate of the joint family system and often talks about family values, advising newly married women based on her experiences. Her recent statements sparked widespread debate, after which she reduced her television appearances.

Saba Faisal recently appeared on Bahar-e-Ramzan, hosted by Faysal Quraishi. During the transmission, she clarified her statements and explained why she is now afraid of giving TV interviews.

Talking about her TV appearances, Saba Faisal said, “I am very scared of giving TV interviews nowadays, and Adnan Faisal’s podcast is very dangerous. Social media often plays a dark role in making statements go viral. I will appear on your podcast, but I am still scared of giving TV interviews because of trolling has become a part of our lives.”

Talking about her controversial statements, she added, “I didn’t want to talk about this because my children have strictly forbidden me from speaking on the matter, but thank you for giving me the opportunity. I the person who loves to talk about my ancestors and my family values. I love people who mention their elders in conversations and follow their teachings. I am someone who is attached to values—you can call me regressive or old-school—but I shared what I truly thought. I called such people ‘Shar Pasand’—mischievous individuals who spread things on social media. I am still being asked by women whether I was this obedient to my mother in law. And about the brides’ shopping, I just wanted to say that I don’t like it when mothers-in-law only give money for dresses. I find it cold behavior, it has no emotions in it. As a mother-in-law, I would prefer to buy clothes for my daughters-in-law because I have wishes for them. That doesn’t mean I won’t take them along. I took my daughters with me; they chose their clothes, and I paid for them. My point is that girls today are very fashionable and wear classy dresses, but there are certain values attached to the family they are entering. There is no harm if a mother-in-law shops for them. After one or two months, those clothes will become old, and they can buy whatever they like.”

Ghazal Siddiqui is a senior Pakistani television actress known for classic PTV dramas. She gained initial fame through her iconic appearance in the hit PTV play Marvi. She has also worked in multiple other regional dramas. Her notable projects include Dhoop Kinarey, Sij Girhan, Woh Kon Hai, and Chaand Tara. Ghazal Siddiqui is happily married and has grown-up children. Her family is settled in Canada.

A few days ago, Ghazal Siddiqui appeared on Good Morning Pakistan, where she glorified husbands’ act of praising other women.

Talking about it, Ghazal Siddiqui said, “I often feel that our husbands sometimes start staring at other women, which I ignore or overlook. I don’t even object if he appreciates other women or their styling. I like that at least he observes women, after which we try to change ourselves.” Watch here:

Ghazal Siddiqui’s statement is receiving severe public backlash, with many women especially condemning her remarks. One wrote, “Next time, praise other men while sitting in front of your husband and let’s see how he reacts.” Another commented, “I thought she was a sensible woman, but unfortunately, she’s the same.” A social media user wrote, “They got married to filthy rich men because they weren’t independent women—let them speak.” Another added, “Pakistani women are so weird; that’s why cheating is common among Pakistani men.” Read the comments: