“My Second Marriage Was With My Parents’ Consent,” Says Aamina Sheikh, Advising Women Not to Decide Alone

Pakistani model, actress, and host Aamina Sheikh has opened up about her personal life and the lessons she learned from her two marriages, offering poignant advice to young women considering marriage.

In a recent interview with Fuchsia Magazine, Aamina reflected on her journey, highlighting the different circumstances of her first and second marriages. She revealed that her first marriage was a decision she made entirely on her own, without including her parents’ opinion.

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In contrast, her second marriage to Omar Farooqui in 2020 was done with her parents’ full consent and involvement. She described this experience as a positive one and suggested that if she had allowed her parents to have a say the first time, they might have selected a similar, compatible partner for her.

Aamina’s advice to young women is clear and heartfelt. She urged them not to make marriage decisions alone. “When girls feel emotions for someone, they should not make an immediate decision,” she said. Instead, she advised them to carefully evaluate the other person’s character and, most importantly, seek their parents’ counsel.

The actress also shared that she took a break from acting after the birth of her daughter, as she was going through a difficult period post-divorce and felt her daughter needed her. She moved to Dubai on her family’s advice, a change that brought positivity into her life.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What was the main difference between Aamina Sheikh’s two marriages?
Her first marriage to Mohib Mirza was based solely on her own decision, while her second marriage to Omar Farooqui was conducted with her parents’ full consent and involvement.

2. What is Aamina Sheikh’s advice to young women regarding marriage?
She strongly advises against making the decision alone. She recommends taking time to judge the other person’s character and always seeking and considering their parents’ opinion.

3. Why did Aamina Sheikh take a break from acting?
She took a break after the birth of her daughter because she was going through a tough personal time after her divorce and felt her young daughter needed her full attention.

4. Does she regret her first marriage?
While she didn’t use the word “regret,” she implied that it was a learning experience. She suggested that involving her parents in the decision might have led to a better outcome.

5. Who is Aamina Sheikh’s current husband?
She married businessman Omar Farooqui in August 2020.