Namrah Shahid urges less judgment of celebrity marriages

Speaking on recent controversies, Namrah Shahid called for empathy, saying outsiders rarely know the full story.

Actor Namrah Shahid has weighed in on recent celebrity controversies involving Falak Shabir, Sarah Khan, Khushhal Khan and Ramsha Khan, urging the public to avoid making assumptions about other people’s relationships and personal choices.
Speaking in a recent interview, she said outsiders rarely know the full story behind a person’s decisions and cautioned against judging celebrities based on speculation circulating online.
Addressing rumours that actor Ramsha Khan stepped away from showbiz after marrying actor Khushhal Khan, Namrah suggested the decision may have been entirely her own. “I am not saying either Khushhal or Ramsha are wrong. Maybe she made these decisions by her own choice. Maybe she does not want to work anymore,” she said.
The discussion also touched on actor Iqra Aziz, who has taken on fewer projects since becoming a mother. Namrah argued that such choices should not automatically be attributed to external pressure. “Iqra is a superstar and an amazing actress, and so is Ramsha. Maybe she just doesn’t want to share her personal life anymore. It’s not like her husband told her to leave everything and sit at home overnight,” she said.
She added that people often project their own assumptions onto celebrity couples without knowing the realities of their relationships. “We are not equal even if we try to be, whether it’s because of our choices or our responsibilities,” she remarked.
The conversation then turned to singer Falak Shabir and actor Sarah Khan, particularly the backlash surrounding Falak’s recent remarks urging Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to promote modest dress codes in Lahore. Namrah appeared surprised by the criticism directed at the couple. “But aren’t they in London?” she asked, noting that families can maintain their values regardless of where they live. “Falak and Sarah live abroad, so what kind of society do they want when there are far more openly dressed people in London? Kids adapt to the culture they see or the values you provide them,” she said.
At the same time, she suggested that while Falak may have intended to make a broader point, his comments could have been worded differently. “I don’t think they are wrong. Maybe he’s right. But there’s a better way to word it,” she explained.
Namrah also praised Sarah Khan, describing her as one of the most graceful personalities in the industry. “He has such a good wife, even though she is in the industry. Falak is also a lovely and amazing person. In the industry, Sarah has carried herself so well. She is modest, decent and a very good actress,” she said, adding that even Sarah’s more glamorous roles had been portrayed tastefully.
Revealing that she personally knows Sarah Khan’s family, Namrah credited their upbringing for their values. “I know both of Sarah’s sisters. They have been raised so well. I’ve even met their father. They’ve been brought up with strong values despite being in the entertainment industry,” she said.
The interview also touched on Namrah’s own acting journey, including her experience working on Aik Aur Pakeezah under director Kashif Nisar. She revealed that securing the role was challenging, as the character required her to perform entirely in Saraiki, a language she initially doubted she could manage. Actor Saqib Sameer, a close friend of Nisar, encouraged her not to turn down the opportunity, advice that ultimately convinced her to take it on, a decision she now views as an important step in her growth as an actor.