Estranged parent-child relationship are a painful thing to observe. Being a celebrity can’t protect one from the pain of the broken relationship.
Actor Afzal Khan, also known as Jan Rambo, has revealed details of the emotional story behind his wife Sahiba’s first meeting with her biological father.
Appearing as a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt podcast, the Pagal Khaana actor opened up about Sahiba’s first meeting with her father Imam Rubani, revealing how he played a role in facilitating the reunion after 40 years.
Jan Rambo said, “When my father-in-law first contacted me, he told me that he had tried to meet Sahiba two or three times but couldn’t because he was nervous about facing his daughter.”
“When I found out that he genuinely wanted to meet her, I told Sahiba, ‘Your father wants to meet you.’ She responded, ‘I’ve never met him before, so what should I say when I meet him now,’” Jan Rambo continued.
The Baby Baji actor said that it took Sahiba an entire week to mentally prepare herself for the emotionally significant meeting with her father.
Earlier, a few month back on 28 March, 2024, Sahiba had her first meeting with her biological father. She informed her fans that it was her first time meeting her real father. In previous interviews, Sahiba disclosed that she had been raised by her stepfather. On her Instagram, she posted numerous pictures with her father, showing her excitement about their newfound connection.
Sahiba wrote, “Met my father for the first time in my life”. Here are the beautiful pictures shared by Sahiba:
Sahiba revealed that she met her father, Imam Rabbani, for the first time in her life on March 11th. This moment was incredibly special and emotional for her. Initially hesitant about sharing the video, she decided to upload it for her fans, considering she had already spoken about her father in several interviews.
Earlier, on 31 March 2024, veteran star Nisho Begum gives more insight into the emotional meeting.
Nisho Begum shared that Sahiba’s husband, Rambo, got a call during a show in Karachi, asking him to arrange a meeting between Sahiba and her biological father. Although hesitant at first, Rambo convinced Sahiba to meet her father, stressing the importance of family ties.
Sahiba was happy with how she grew up and her life with her husband. At first, she wasn’t sure about meeting her father. But Rambo convinced her with kindness. She agreed to meet her father, showing respect for her stepfather’s feelings.
Nisho Begum continues, explaining how she ultimately convinced Sahiba to meet Rabbani, believing it was the right thing to do. She also highlights Rambo’s supportive role, encouraging Sahiba to respect her biological father.
“I told Sahiba, ‘This is your father. You should meet him. It’s the right thing to do,’” Nisho Begum recalls.
During the reunion, Sahiba extended hospitality to her father, cooking for him and spending quality time together. Nisho recounted an earlier encounter when Sahiba was a child, unaware of her father’s identity, highlighting the complexity of their relationship over the years.
“At that time, Sahiba didn’t know who her father was. It was complicated,” she said.
At a wedding attended by guests from Gujrat, Sahiba’s father, Rabbani, expressed a desire to see his daughter. Though initially uncertain, Nisho Begum granted him permission, allowing him a brief glimpse into Sahiba’s life.
In February 2024, during an episode of Meri Maa, hosted by veteran actor Sajid Hasan, Sahiba said that although she never had the chance to meet her real father, she had a wonderful relationship with her step-father until he passed away.
The ‘Kanpain Tang Rahi Hain’ actor said, “I’ve never seen or met my real father. My mother had split up with him before I was born. My step-father, who I don’t even like to call ‘step,’ because he means more to me than my biological father, gave me a lot of love and affection.”
She added that it’s been five years since her beloved step-father passed away, and until his very last moment, she had a strong connection with him. “He was like a friend to me, someone I confided in with all my secrets, even ones I didn’t share with my mother. Because of him, I never felt the absence of a father in my life.”
“His name was Jamal Pasha, and he used to be a pilot. He also worked for TV channels,” Sahiba explained.
