LAHORE (Kashmir English): Pakistani actor and director Iqbal Hussain has come under criticism on social media after his remarks about older women during a television appearance went viral.
Speaking on a Ramazan transmission, Shaan-e-Sahoor hosted by Nida Yasir, Iqbal Hussain said he had always admired older women and had wished to marry someone older than him.
He said that he always warned his friends that his sisters were safe from him, but he couldn’t guarantee the same about their mothers, so they had better hide them, which sparked backlash online.
Following the broadcast, many fans criticized his remarks, calling them inappropriate and insensitive.
One user wrote that he does not match with Bushra Ansari, while the other one said, if you were into older woman so why did you marry Farah Sadia?
Another user pointed out why the ladies in the video were laughing at such remarks made on national television.
Separate Bedrooms
Bushra Ansari and Iqbal Hussain have also revealed that they have never been involved in any kind of conflict. Both of them are peaceful by nature, which makes their married life exciting. The superstar went on to disclose that they both have separate bedrooms, which has been a great addition to their marriage.
Bushra Ansari stated that they have separate rooms, which means that there is never any kind of issue regarding who wakes up first, where to place things, and so on.
They give each other their due space, which has been a great addition to their marriage. They do not have to suffer from each other’s annoying habits.
Iqbal Hussain’s career
Iqbal Hussain, a well-known face in the television industry of Pakistan, has appeared in television dramas like Zebaish, Nazar-e-Bad, Bandhan, Sach Ka Safar, and Overcoat. As a director, he has produced many successful serials like Pagal Khana, Qissa Meherbano Ka, Seeta Bagri, and Ghughi.
His upcoming television drama, Jahannum, is soon to be launched on Green Entertainment. Hussain has been married to veteran actress Bushra Ansari for more than five years.
