Actress Momina Iqbal has given an open and candid interview, discussing her personal life, relationships and emotional experiences, especially about men and her love life.
Speaking about her family, Momina said that she shared a close bond with her younger siblings. She mentioned that her younger brother treats her with immense love and respect, just as she does with him and her younger sister.
Recalling a recent emotional moment, Momina said that during a bout of depression, her younger brother brought her floral bangles (gajray), which deeply touched her and lifted her spirits.
She emphasised that her brothers are extremely caring and respectful, which has set a very high standard for her when it comes to relationships. Because of this strong emotional connection with her brothers, Momina said, it had become very difficult for her to consider anyone else for marriage who did not meet that emotional availability criteria.
She shared that her youngest brother, who is only 19, pays close attention to her needs such as opening the car door for her. “This kind of pampering has made me feel that perhaps I may never get married,” she said, adding that she had grown used to the protocol given to her by her brothers.
“It is something they inherited from our father.”
Speaking about love, the actress revealed that she had once experienced deep love, but the relationship ended due to certain reasons. This experience changed her perception, and she now believes she no longer wants to fall in love again. According to her, when the other person lacks emotional depth, things are bound to fall apart.
On a question about falling in love, she said, “I have never been in love with anyone. We cannot say that we just met and fell in love. I am a bit different in these kinds of things, I don’t know the limit in love and I cannot define that,” calling it the main thing in life. “Love is in your heart.”
Momina also went on to express a controversial opinion, saying that today’s women have not allowed men to remain “men”. She claimed that the constant pampering of women had led to men now behaving like “angry women”, making it difficult for them to retain their true identity.
Reflecting on her past, she said that when she was in love, she believed the other person would take care of her. But when that same person shattered her dreams and she came to the realisation that love might not be real. “Now I believe no one is truly anyone’s protector,” she concluded.