Areej Fatima Opens Up About Her First Divorce for the First Time

Former Pakistani actress and popular digital content creator Areej Fatima has spoken publicly about her first marriage and divorce for the first time, sharing details in a recent podcast recorded in Ohio, United States where she currently resides. The revelation has gained significant attention from fans and followers who have been curious about her personal life for years.

During the podcast, Areej Fatima discussed both her first and second marriages with honesty and clarity. Regarding her first nikkah, she explained that the marriage was arranged by family elders and ended within a month without ever reaching the stage of rukhsati, which is when the bride officially moves to her husband’s home after marriage. She stated clearly that she does not speak about people in their absence, but since she was asked directly, she wanted to provide accurate information.

Areej revealed that her first marriage took place in January 2014 when she was 24 years old. The relationship ended by February or March of the same year. She explained that the match was arranged through her grandfather’s acquaintances, and due to a lack of direct connections in Pakistan, thorough verification was not possible. The engagement was quickly followed by the nikkah the next day, but within a month the relationship came to an end. She expressed goodwill toward her former husband, saying she wishes him happiness in his life.

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The former actress acknowledged that various rumors have circulated on the internet over the years about this chapter of her life, but she had never previously addressed them directly. Her decision to speak now appears aimed at clarifying facts and putting speculation to rest.

Regarding her second marriage, Areej shared that it took place three years after her first divorce, in 2017. Her husband, Uzair Ali, is a Canadian doctor with no connection to the media industry. She described him as a reserved person who did not even know who she was before they connected. Their meeting happened by chance when she mistakenly messaged him while trying to contact someone with a similar name at her university. He was also on her cousin’s friend list on social media, which led to conversations beginning.

She shared with a smile that Uzair never formally proposed to her. Instead, he asked her a general question about what someone should do if they like another person. She responded with traditional advice that the person should send their parents to the girl’s home. She convinced him like a traditional desi woman, and that is how their marriage happened.

Areej Fatima also addressed questions about returning to acting. She stated firmly that she would consider acting again only if women in Pakistan are portrayed with hijab on screen, similar to practices in some other Islamic countries. She made it clear she will not remove her hijab for the sake of acting roles.

Areej rose to fame with her role in the drama serial Hasad in 2019 but bid farewell to the entertainment industry soon after its success. She now lives in Ohio with her husband and their two sons, Essa and Yahya. With 1.6 million Instagram followers, she remains active as a digital content creator, sharing glimpses of her family life and personal journey with her audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Areej Fatima’s first marriage take place?
Her first nikkah was in January 2014 and ended within two months.

Why did Areej Fatima’s first marriage end quickly?
She did not specify reasons but confirmed it ended before rukhsati.

Who is Areej Fatima’s current husband?
She is married to Canadian doctor Uzair Ali since 2017.

Will Areej Fatima return to acting?
Only if she can act while wearing hijab like in other Islamic countries.