He has a huge fan following not just in Pakistan but around the world.
Ali Zafar, one of Pakistan’s biggest stars, has always been admired for his talent in music, films, and even painting.
He has a huge fan following not just in Pakistan but around the world. However, a few years ago, his life took a difficult turn when fellow singer Meesha Shafi accused him of harassment.
The case has been ongoing for years, and despite the media attention and legal battles, it has yet to reach a conclusion.
During this challenging time, Ali had the support of his wife, Ayesha Fazli, and his close family. His mother, Dr. Kanwal Ameen, a respected educationist in Pakistan, recently spoke about how the case affected their family. She appeared on Hafiz Ahmed’s podcast to discuss challenges women face in education and shared her personal experience during the Meesha-Ali controversy.
Dr. Kanwal said that even though she has always been an advocate for women’s rights, the accusations against her son were shocking and deeply painful for the family. She described how difficult it was to go about her daily life, especially teaching her students at the university, while dealing with the public scrutiny and stress of the case.
She praised Ali for staying strong throughout the ordeal and also acknowledged the support of her daughter-in-law, Ayesha, who stood firmly by him. Dr. Kanwal shared that they had to take extra care to protect Ali’s children from the negativity surrounding the case, shielding them from its impact as much as possible.
Through all the hardship, Dr. Kanwal expressed pride in her family for facing the situation with courage and resilience, showing how love and support within a family can help overcome even the toughest challenges.
She added that laws against harassment are of utmost importance but people in Pakistan probably still do not know how to use them. Here is what she revealed:
