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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.

The year 2024 has been filled with love and new beginnings for many Pakistani celebrities. From grand celebrations to surprise announcements, here’s a look at the high-profile weddings that made headlines.

Shoaib Malik and Sana Javed
In a surprising twist, cricketer Shoaib Malik tied the knot with actress Sana Javed in February 2024. The couple shared pictures of their wedding on Instagram, with Sana adding Shoaib’s name to her profile, confirming their union.

The news shocked fans, as Shoaib Malik was previously married to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza. While rumours of their separation had been circulating for some time, neither party had officially announced the end of their marriage.

Sheheryar Munawar ties knot with Maheen Siddiqui
Pakistani actor Sheheryar Munawar tied the knot with actress Maheen Siddiqui in December 2024. Wedding festivities included a vibrant dholki, a colourful mayoun, and gorgeous qawwali nights, leading up to an intimate Nikah ceremony attended by close family and friends.

Sheheryar looked dashing in a traditional sherwani, while Maheen stunned in a gorgeous bridal outfit. The couple’s chemistry shone in photos and videos shared online. Known for their stellar work in popular dramas, the pair had sparked romance rumours earlier this year, which Sheheryar confirmed with a heartfelt social media post.

Fans have showered the couple with love and prayers as they start their new journey together.

Rajab Butt
Rajab Butt, one of Pakistan’s most watched content creators, recently celebrated his union with his beloved Emaan in a series of wedding festivities. The grand celebration culminated in a joyous event on a Thursday evening, attended by close family and friends.

Dressed in a dashing off-white sherwani, Rajab looked every bit the charming groom, while Emaan stunned everyone in a maroon bridal dress. The couple’s happiness was evident in the pictures and videos from the ceremony, which have since gone viral online.

Feroze Khan’s Second Marriage
In June this year, actor Feroze Khan, known for his hit dramas like Khaani and Aye Musht-e-Khaak, entered into a second marriage. The actor has kept details about his new bride under wraps, maintaining privacy about his personal life.

Umair Jaswal
Singer and actor Umair Jaswal also joined the list of 2024 celebrity grooms. The beloved musician tied the knot, but we still don’t know to whom. The wedding was attended by close friends and family, making it a very private affair.

For veteran actress Hina Bayat, the decision to play a controversial character in Churails wasn’t about fame, but about reflecting societal truths. Here’s how the actress responded to the criticism she received and why she has no regrets.

Appearing as a guest on Hasna Mana Hai, hosted by Tabish Hashmi, the Sheher-e- Zaat actress explained why she doesn’t regret taking on the character despite the criticism it received.

 A member from the audience asked, “Ma’am, you had a web series called Churails and your character in it was quite controversial.”

Hina Bayat replied, “I believe that whenever I take on any role, I look at it from all perspectives. If I am convinced by it, only then do I go ahead with it. So, I usually don’t regret my decisions. The character I played in Churail was from a web series, not a mainstream television drama. Therefore, the audience is different; it’s a subscribed audience. And our character was something that’s in our society. It should have been reflected. If you want to show something as wrong, you have to show it first, right? So that people can distinguish right from wrong.”

Despite the criticism she received, Hina Bayat made it clear that she has no regrets about the role.

 “I have no regrets Alhamdulliah” she added.

During the same conversation, a member from the audience asked “Having been in the industry for so long, has there ever been a time in your life when you thought you should leave the industry? Did you ever feel like this place wasn’t for you?”

“No, I never felt that way. I’ll be honest with you. I believe my career has been such that I’ve never worked in just one field. Even when I worked in electronic media, it was through anchoring and hosting. Journalism, documentary, drama acting… so much has changed over time. I never got bored,” the Zindagi Gulzar Hai actress replied.

Churails is a 2020 Pakistani drama web series that was released on the Indian platforms ZEE5 and Zindagi. It was written and directed by Asim Abbasi.

Earlier, made in Pakistan and released on Indian OTT platform ZEE5, Churails has won the ‘OTT Platform Show of the Year’ at the British Asian Media Awards (BMA).

Sharing her thoughts on the win, Chief Business Officer at ZEE5 Global, Archana Anand said: “Churails with its rich, bold narrative and the globally relevant storyline has broken stereotypes and opened up the fresh conversation around gender equality not only in South Asia but also in other markets across the globe by putting strong women at the center of its story.”

“Winning this award is a recognition of the tremendous impact that our content has created across key markets and how deeply it is resonating with the audiences,” she added.