Women should be independent but not imitate West: Resham

The recent spate of celebrity splits in the Lollywood industry cast a shadow over Resham's perspective on love and relationships. Lollywood diva noted that while people freely express love, they often fall short of demonstrating lasting commitment.

Reflecting on the consecutive divorces among actors in showbiz, Resham expressed deep sadness over Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir's separation, as well as the end of Imran Ashraf and Kiran Ashfaque's marriage. 

She lamented the trend, stating, "Marriages of seven to eight celebrities in the industry have ended. Sajal Ali's breakup saddens me; I have a great fondness for her. I also collaborated with Imran Ashraf, and witnessing his marriage dissolve, especially after meeting him and Kiran Ashfaq, saddened me deeply. They seemed genuinely happy and in love."

Renowned celeb Sajal Aly tied the knot with actor Ahad Raza Mir in March 2020, and their relationship garnered immense love both on and off-screen.

Actor Imran Ashraf exchanged vows with model Kiran Ashfaque in 2018, welcoming their son Rohan in 2020.

The Pride of Performance Award winner expressed concern over the trend of rushing into relationships based on superficial feelings, highlighting the importance of honouring commitments for enduring love. She remarked, "Failure to fulfill the marriage relationship is not love in my eyes. It's crucial to uphold this commitment; some couples whose weddings I attended a few years ago have now separated."

Expanding on her viewpoint, Resham expressed her desire for a stable marital relationship.

She shared, "If I had married well, I would have left showbiz earlier. My husband would provide, but finding a lasting marriage seems challenging as unions form and then break apart."

Resham emphasised the lack of commitment in relationships, noting that people tend to break up when faced with difficulties instead of working through them.

When asked about her own tolerance, Resham stressed the importance of not staying in a toxic relationship but advised that minor issues should be ignored. She stressed the need for women to be independent without blindly imitating Western society.

She stated, "Husbands and wives should be tolerant. The wife manages the home, children, and the entire family, handling all relationships. Even if she speaks a bit loudly, the husband should show tolerance and overlook it."

She continued, "It's acceptable for women to earn after marriage, but we shouldn't adopt Western customs." 

Resham asserted that religion provides guidance on maintaining marital relationships, emphasising the necessity for both spouses to tolerate each other's words.