Summary
- Pakistani actor Khushhal Khan has addressed criticism surrounding his marriage to actress Ramsha Khan and her decision to withdraw from social media clarifying that the choice was entirely her own.
- Speaking on his YouTube show during a conversation with a digital media host, Khushhal opened up about his marriage, the couple’s online absence and the backlash they faced over their Pashtun identity.
- The actor noted that Ramsha is also of Pashtun heritage and said their ethnic identity had become a target of online trolling.
Speaking on his YouTube show during a conversation with a digital media host, Khushhal opened up about his marriage, the couple’s online absence and the backlash they faced over their Pashtun identity.
The 26-year-old actor married 32-year-old Ramsha Khan in April this year. Since then, both have maintained a relatively low profile on social media, prompting questions and criticism from some followers.
Responding to the controversy, Khushhal said disappearing from the internet had never been a planned decision. He stressed that he did not believe in controlling the choices of people close to him, whether his wife, siblings, family members or friends.
He explained that Ramsha independently decided to distance herself from social media after observing the reactions and comments directed at her online.
Khushhal said he had directly asked his wife whether she genuinely wanted to remain away from the public eye. According to him, Ramsha made it clear that this was what she wanted and that she did not wish to be pressured into returning in the future.
The actor questioned why people objected when individuals chose to make personal decisions about their own lives. He also reassured fans that Ramsha was happy and that their intentions were clear.
During the same discussion, Khushhal also recalled the criticism and negative reactions the couple encountered because of their Pashtun background.
He said the response surrounding their marriage had left him struggling to describe whether it reflected racism or outright hostility.
The actor noted that Ramsha is also of Pashtun heritage and said their ethnic identity had become a target of online trolling.
Rejecting stereotypes about different communities, Khushhal pointed out that he had never made negative remarks about Punjabis and had friends from Sindhi backgrounds as well.
He questioned why people associated particular cultures with negative assumptions, calling for an end to prejudice based on ethnicity and identity.
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