Islamabad: Zarka Shahid, the sister of Pakistani film star Shaan Shahid, has revealed that her brother was strongly opposed to her entering the showbiz industry in the past. In a recent interview, Zarka shared that she played a significant role in raising Shaan after their father passed away during their childhood.
Zarka Shahid expressed her long-standing interest in modeling and her desire to join the showbiz industry. However, Shaan was adamant about not allowing her to pursue modeling. According to her, Shaan was fiercely against the idea of family women working in the showbiz sector, and he would get very upset whenever she brought up the topic of modeling.
Zarka mentioned that her passion was not for acting but solely for modeling, influenced by her friends. Despite her interest, Shaan remained opposed to her entering the industry. She also expressed surprise at how Shaan’s perspective seemed to shift, allowing his daughter to work in the film industry.
Zarka Shahid conveyed that she is pleased with Shaan’s change of heart, noting that he has now permitted his daughter to pursue a career in showbiz. She also took the opportunity to address the broader issue of fame, advising that once people become stars, they should not forget their family and loved ones, emphasizing the importance of maintaining familial connections.