Senior actress Saman Ansari recently opened up about her personal life and career on Ahmad Ali Butt’s podcast. She spoke about her first marriage, which lasted 16 years, and the challenges of divorce. Saman Ansari married young while studying in Canada and often moved between Canada and the U.S. due to her husband’s job, making it hard to balance her studies and marriage.
After her divorce, Saman Ansari chose to settle in Dubai to ensure her son’s education continued uninterrupted, a decision influenced by the terms of the divorce. She also wanted to avoid the societal judgment and criticism that divorced women often face in Pakistan, which made her hesitant to return home immediately.
Saman Ansari shared that her marriage was arranged by her grandparents shortly after she arrived in Canada for studies. Interestingly, her marriage proposal was announced in a mosque, a common practice at the time. She met her husband for the first time on the day of their engagement. Despite the challenges, Saman Ansari said she has no regrets, seeing it as an important part of her life’s journey.
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Her story highlights the pressures divorced women face in traditional societies and the difficulties of starting over abroad. Through her candid conversation, Saman’s resilience and determination have inspired many who face similar struggles.
