Kiran Khan hits back at ‘rags to riches’ claims

Pakistani television host and actress Kiran Khan has opened up about her marriage to businessman Mirza Ishtiaq Baig, sharing how their relationship developed and why she initially hesitated to get married.

Kiran Khan recently appeared on Nadia Khan’s morning show, Rise & Shine, where she discussed her wedding, her decision to start a new chapter in life and the criticism surrounding her marriage.

The couple tied the knot in September in a Nikah ceremony at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. They also performed Umrah together following their wedding.

Speaking about how their relationship turned into marriage, Kiran said she believes their meeting was destined to happen. She explained that they had known each other through her professional association with his foundation. However, she had never initially considered marrying him.

Kiran said both had reservations about allowing someone new into their lives. She revealed that they sometimes regret not meeting earlier, as they now enjoy sharing everyday moments and companionship.

She further disclosed that Mirza Ishtiaq Baig proposed to her first. He believed she could be the person with whom he wanted to spend the rest of his life. Rather than prolonging the relationship, he approached her family and handled the matter maturely.

Kiran said everything happened unexpectedly quickly, but she accepted the proposal, believing the marriage was meant to be.

During the interview, Nadia Khan also asked her about waking up in a palace after marrying a wealthy businessman. Responding to the question, Kiran said the size of a house had never mattered to her. She believes that having a place where one feels loved and belongs is far more important than living in a luxurious property.

Addressing criticism that she had gone from rags to riches through the marriage, Kiran rejected the claims. She said she had always worked hard and earned her own living, adding that she had already enjoyed a comfortable life before getting married.

She maintained that although money is important, it should never become the sole purpose of life.