Known for her unapologetic personality, former supermodel Iffat Omar has opened up about her past relationships, her journey into modeling, and the importance of empowering women in decision-making roles.
Appearing as a guest on Aik Naya Zaviya podcast, hosted by Haroon Rafique, Iffat Omar revealed that, like many other young women, she too had relationships in her youth.
Iffat Omar said, “I never denied my affairs or scandals.”
However, she emphasized that her relationships never turned into scandals because they were with private individuals, not public figures.
When talking about her entry into modeling, the Mohabbat Aag Si star recalled the pivotal moment that changed her life.
“When I was in matric, a female journalist took my photos during a program. These photos were published in Jang newspaper, and I received a call from them offering me a modeling opportunity, which I accepted,” Iffat Omar said.
The Uraan actress also opened up about her marriage, explaining that she met her husband Umar, through a friend and that their relationship grew until she pressured him into marriage.
“Our relationship grew, and I pressured him into marriage,” she said.
Addressing rumors surrounding her personal life, Iffat Omar clarified that she has been wrongly linked with the label of a ‘divorced feminist.’
“People criticize women by saying that ‘35 divorced feminist women are behind the movement,’ and I’m often counted among them,” she shared.
With her thoughtful insights, Iffat Omar highlighted the importance of empowering women, stating that true freedom and independence for women would only be achieved when they have a larger presence in decision-making roles, including in parliament.
“Women’s freedom and empowerment will only happen when women hold the majority of decision-making roles,” she concluded.
