As any woman will attest, creating a family and raising one are challenging tasks that equally apply to our actors. Renowned Suno Chanda actor Nadia Afgan talked about the challenges of parenting as a guest on a local morning show.
Afgan said: “After trying and miscarrying two times, and then going through IVF, I eventually realised that this was not meant for me.” The actress talks about the choice she took, which involved multiple surgeries, the passive anguish she went through, and the ultimate acceptance that came next.
But these kinds of big decisions aren’t made in a vacuum. Afgan is seen expressing gratitude to her husband for his unasked-for help during this trying period.I’ll give Jawwad full credit. We had made the decision to manage both of our families ever since we were married.” The pair found that this worked well for them in their relationship and that it strengthened their ability to stand up to social and familial demands.
Lack of choice over having children is a common occurrence in Pakistani society, leading to unintended pregnancies, having too many children at the price of one’s health, and postpartum depression. However, these open observations from well-known people like Afgan could contribute to a much-needed change.
The performer stated, “I decided that I cannot take more mental and physical pressure on myself, and to protect my sanity in the longer run, I need to make a decision now.” Being conscious of her mental and physical well-being helped the performer immensely and made it possible for her to make a wise choice.
Many people’s beliefs about parental responsibility, bodily autonomy, and having a strong support system within close friendships and families are illuminated by the conversation; these are all significant topics that the Suno Chanda actor finds herself revisiting. Afgan’s admission that “I decided not to have children” was one of the hardest decisions she has ever had to make gives hope and encouragement to women around the country to advocate for themselves and express their rights.
In an earlier interview this year, Afgan discussed her views on age differences at weddings. Afgan firmly asserted that age had no bearing in partnerships founded on respect and love when asked if she believed age affected marriage success. Afgan felt her husband possessed a level of maturity beyond age, even though he was twelve years her junior. She went on to say that her strong believe in destiny had played a significant role in their union.
