Omair Rana discusses society’s obsession with marriage

Pakistani television and film actor Omair Rana has shared his thoughts on society’s growing obsession with marriage and the lack of preparation given to couples before they enter this important stage of life.

Omair Rana is a versatile actor known for his powerful performances, particularly in negative and complex roles. He started his showbiz journey as a theatre actor and director before making a name for himself in television and films. Over the years, he has appeared in several popular dramas, including Piya Bedardi, Ullu Baraey Farokht Nahi, Pyar Ke Sadqay, Zan Mureed, Dil Na Umeed To Nahi, Sang-e-Mar Mar, Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay, Sang-e-Mah, and Ishq Murshid.

The actor is married to Maira Omair, and the couple has a family of four. His experiences as a husband and father have also influenced his views about relationships, marriage and parenting.

Recently, Omair Rana appeared on a morning television show hosted by Nida Yasir, where he discussed the social pressure surrounding marriage in Pakistani society. He questioned why marriage is often treated as the ultimate goal of life without properly preparing young people for the responsibilities that come with it.

According to the actor, social pressure has made marriage a major priority for many people. He pointed out that even Pakistani dramas frequently revolve around marriage, relationships and family issues, further strengthening the idea that marriage is the central purpose of life.

However, Omair believes that society does not give people enough guidance about what marriage actually involves. Young couples are rarely taught how to deal with responsibilities, understand each other or prepare themselves emotionally for the challenges of married life.

He also highlighted the expectations placed on women after marriage. He said that women are often made to feel that their worth is connected to becoming mothers. However, society does not necessarily provide them with proper guidance about motherhood, childcare or raising a child.

Omair compared this situation with the corporate sector, where an inexperienced or incompetent person is not immediately given a position of responsibility without proper training. He questioned why society expects two individuals with little preparation to take responsibility for raising a human being who will eventually become part of society.

The actor stressed that parenting is a major responsibility and should not be taken lightly. He explained that parents often believe they know enough because they were raised by their own parents. However, he believes people should accept that nobody is perfect and that there is always room to learn and improve.

Omair also admitted that becoming a parent changed his own ideology. He suggested that people should think beyond attraction when choosing a life partner and consider whether the person would be a good parent to their future children.

He encouraged couples to give themselves enough time to understand each other instead of rushing into relationships based only on attraction or temporary excitement.

The actor’s comments have highlighted an important issue in Pakistani society, where marriage is often discussed as a milestone but the emotional, practical and parenting responsibilities that follow receive far less attention.

His views have also sparked a wider conversation about the importance of emotional maturity, communication and preparation before marriage. According to Omair, choosing a partner should not only be about finding someone to share life with but also about choosing the person who may eventually become the parent of one’s children.