{"id":441233,"date":"2025-06-14T15:40:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T10:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=441233"},"modified":"2025-06-14T15:42:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T10:42:55","slug":"sunita-marshall-sparks-controversy-with-comments-on-teenage-relationships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/sunita-marshall-sparks-controversy-with-comments-on-teenage-relationships\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunita Marshall Sparks Controversy with Comments on Teenage Relationships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistani actress <a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/fashion-icon-sunita-marshall-slaying-in-plum-colored-matching-separates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunita Marshall<\/a> has found herself at the center of a social media storm after her recent appearance on Nida Yasir\u2019s popular talk show, where she described friendships and relationships between boys and girls during teenage years as a \u201cnormal\u201d and \u201cnatural\u201d part of growing up.<\/p>\n<p>The remarks have drawn sharp criticism from netizens, who argue that such views clash with cultural and religious values in Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-426956\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sunita-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sunita-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sunita-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sunita-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sunita-1-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/karisma-kapoors-abusive-ex-husband-dies-at-53\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Karisma Kapoor\u2019s Abusive Ex-Husband Dies at 53<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<p>During the candid discussion, Sunita emphasized the importance of open communication between spouses regarding their children\u2019s social interactions. \u201cWives should inform and explain to their husbands about their children\u2019s friendships and relationships in advance,\u201d she said, adding that men, being \u201cnaturally more emotional and prone to anger,\u201d might react strongly if they learn about such matters abruptly.<\/p>\n<p>She suggested that in households with less-educated men, wives should take proactive steps to educate their husbands about teenage relationships to avoid conflict.<\/p>\n\n<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"html5\" id=\"arve-html5-\" style=\"max-width:720px;\" class=\"arve\">\n\t<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"arve-embed\">\n\t\t\t<video class=\"arve-video fitvidsignore\" controls controlslist=\"\" data-arve=\"arve-html5-\" onloadstart=\"this.volume=1\" preload=\"metadata\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/sunita.mp4#t=0.1\"><\/video>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<p>The <em>Chup Raho<\/em> actress further stated that forming relationships, including having girlfriends or boyfriends, is a common occurrence during adolescence. \u201cIt\u2019s a natural process,\u201d she remarked, though she clarified that her children, who are still young, are not yet at that stage. \u201cIf they have such relationships, I wouldn\u2019t know about it,\u201d she added with a light-hearted tone.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-410184\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/340321553_785264973106946_5220613702063822353_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/340321553_785264973106946_5220613702063822353_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/340321553_785264973106946_5220613702063822353_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/340321553_785264973106946_5220613702063822353_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/340321553_785264973106946_5220613702063822353_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/340321553_785264973106946_5220613702063822353_n-758x948.jpg 758w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sunita\u2019s comments, particularly her normalization of teenage relationships, quickly went viral on platforms like X, where users expressed strong disapproval. Many criticized her for promoting views they deemed incompatible with Pakistan\u2019s Islamic and cultural norms. \u201cIn our Pakistani and Islamic society, such relationships between boys and girls are not normal; they\u2019re wrong,\u201d one user posted. Another wrote, \u201cSunita Marshall should be more mindful of our values before making such statements on national TV.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-411820\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snapinsta.app_342295064_543012271322665_2763810218288367961_n_1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snapinsta.app_342295064_543012271322665_2763810218288367961_n_1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snapinsta.app_342295064_543012271322665_2763810218288367961_n_1080-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snapinsta.app_342295064_543012271322665_2763810218288367961_n_1080-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snapinsta.app_342295064_543012271322665_2763810218288367961_n_1080-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Snapinsta.app_342295064_543012271322665_2763810218288367961_n_1080-758x948.jpg 758w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The backlash highlights the sensitivity surrounding discussions of youth relationships in Pakistan, where conservative values often shape societal expectations. Critics argued that Sunita\u2019s remarks could mislead young audiences, while a small minority defended her, praising her for advocating open communication within families.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-419900\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Snapinsta.app_355150958_827547538306528_2496906051888404714_n_1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Snapinsta.app_355150958_827547538306528_2496906051888404714_n_1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Snapinsta.app_355150958_827547538306528_2496906051888404714_n_1080-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Snapinsta.app_355150958_827547538306528_2496906051888404714_n_1080-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Snapinsta.app_355150958_827547538306528_2496906051888404714_n_1080-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/merub-alis-post-breakup-glow-steals-the-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merub Ali\u2019s Post-Breakup Glow Steals the Show<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<p>Sunita, who has been a prominent figure in the Pakistani entertainment industry for over two decades, is known for her roles in dramas like <em>Mera Saaein<\/em> and <em>Khuda Aur Muhabbat<\/em>. Married to actor Hassan Ahmed, she often shares glimpses of her family life on social media, where she enjoys a following of over 1 million on Instagram.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistani actress Sunita Marshall has found herself at the center of a social media storm after her recent appearance on Nida Yasir\u2019s popular talk show, where she described friendships and relationships between boys and girls during teenage years as a \u201cnormal\u201d and \u201cnatural\u201d part of growing up. The remarks have drawn sharp criticism from netizens, who argue that such views [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/sunita-marshall-sparks-controversy-with-comments-on-teenage-relationships\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":419759,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2576,2521,2574],"tags":[],"adace-sponsor":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-441233","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-celebrity-news","8":"category-family","9":"category-relationships"},"wps_subtitle":"","img_urls":{"thumbnail":["https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sunita-1-364x205.jpg",364,205,true],"medium":["https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sunita-1-758x424.jpg",758,424,true],"full":["https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sunita-1.jpg",1000,560,false]},"author_name":"Rija Sohaib","categories_name":["Celebrity News","Family","Relationships"],"title_text":"Sunita Marshall Sparks Controversy with Comments on Teenage Relationships","related_stories":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts?filter&per_page=4&categories=2576,2521,2574&exclude=441233","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/441233","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/85"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=441233"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/441233\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/419759"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=441233"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=441233"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=441233"},{"taxonomy":"adace-sponsor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/adace-sponsor?post=441233"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}