It’s an unfortunate fact that most of the Pakistani parents impose careers on their children without even bothering to ask them of their plans for their own lives. This scenario often leads to a) the kid failing at their imposed career and/or b) a strained relationship with ones’ own parents. Actress Maya Ali underwent something rather similar.
She spoke out during her recent interview with BBC Asian Network about why parents should let children decide for themselves.
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The actress opened up about how her choice of working in showbiz affected her relationship with her father. Maya Ali requested parents to allow their children to follow their dreams so they don’t end up regretting their choice.
The Teefa in Trouble actress revealed that her father didn’t talk to her for eight long years after she decided to step in the showbiz industry. She went on to add that she wishes her father was still here to see her gain all this success.
“My father stopped talking to me for eight years. I miss that factor- I wish he was there, he would appreciate me, tell me off, but I remember those days when I used to say, Baba Assalamu Alaikum but he never replied me back.”
He Came Around Eventually
Maya also said that when she couldn’t win the award for Diyaar E Dil, her father told her that she would win it the next time.
Turns out he was right. The actress revealed that she won the award for Mann Mayal. But unfortunately for her, her father passed away before this happened.
She requested parents to allow their children pursue the career they want to.
“Let them follow their dreams. Don’t let them get to a point in life where they say, there was one chance that I never got. Please let them do it. I beg you honestly because when that time passes then you say I missed it.”
You can watch her whole interview here:
Maya is currently promoting her next release Parey Hut Love alongside Sheharyar Munawar.
via BBC
