Saba Qamar on Romance, Health, and Marriage: “Romance is New to My Life”

Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has opened up about her personal life, health struggles, and evolving career priorities in a candid podcast interview, revealing she suffered a “mild heart attack” due to extreme stress.

Health Scare from Stress

The actress shared a serious health update, disclosing that she recently experienced a mild heart attack during the shooting of her dramas. “The doctor told me 20 reasons for a heart attack,” she said, emphasizing that it’s not just caused by cholesterol but also by severe stress. She warned that mental stress has a profoundly negative impact on one’s physical health, but confirmed she is now well.

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Embracing Romance On-Screen

Qamar spoke at length about her approach to romantic roles, stating that romance is a relatively new and enjoyable experience for her in her professional life. “We weren’t taught about romance in our childhood,” she explained, noting that Pakistani actors often feel awkward and uncomfortable filming romantic scenes because they lack exposure. “We love crying scenes, and that’s what we keep doing. But now I am interested in playing romantic roles… I didn’t know how to do romance before, I have learned it now. Romance is new and fresh in my life, and I am enjoying it.”

Light-Hearted and Philosophical on Marriage

When asked about co-star Usman Mukhtar, with whom she is often linked by fans, she joked, “Get the suit ready, call the cleric. The marriage may or may not happen, but we should be prepared.” On a more serious note, she clarified that marriage requires time she doesn’t currently have. “I barely get my 8 hours of sleep, where is the time for love? Let me entertain the audience for now.”

She concluded with a philosophical take, stating that marriage, love, and children are all a matter of fate. “It’s all written in destiny. It will happen when it’s meant to, neither before nor after, no matter what you or I say.”

FAQs: Saba Qamar’s Candid Interview

1. What happened to Saba Qamar’s health?
She suffered a mild heart attack, which she and her doctors attribute to the extreme mental stress she was under during her drama shootings. She has since recovered.

2. Is Saba Qamar getting married to Usman Mukhtar?
No, her comments were made in a joking manner. She clarified that she is focused on her career and does not currently have time for marriage.

3. What did she say about romance?
She stated that she has recently learned to enjoy and perform romantic roles after initially feeling uncomfortable with them, calling romance a new and enjoyable part of her life.

4. What is her current view on marriage?
She believes marriage is a matter of fate and destiny. While she desires love and stability like anyone else, she feels it will happen when it’s meant to, and her current focus is on her work.

5. What was her main message about stress?
She highlighted the serious physical consequences of mental stress, using her own heart attack as an example to warn others about the importance of managing mental health.