Pakistani actress Asma Abbas has opened up about her father, renowned writer and journalist Ahmad Bashir, and the circumstances surrounding his two marriages during a recent podcast appearance.
During the interview, Asma said her father’s first marriage was arranged by his parents with a cousin. However, according to the actress, Ahmad Bashir was unwilling to marry her and went to stay at a friend’s house after the wedding.
She said her father’s friend later helped him with the divorce process involving his first wife. Ahmad Bashir subsequently married Asma’s mother, who was also a relative, making her his second wife.
Asma Abbas Recalls Her Parents’ Relationship
Asma said her father deeply loved her mother and found it difficult to imagine living without her.
Recalling an incident following the birth of their first child, Adeeba Neelam Bashir, the actress said her mother went to her parents’ home after giving birth.
According to Asma, Ahmad Bashir wanted his wife to return home immediately, but she was unwilling to come back at once.
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The actress said her father then threatened her mother with divorce to frighten her and sent her what appeared to be a divorce notice. However, the notice was reportedly fake.
Asma recalled that her mother became frightened by the threat and returned home immediately, only to discover that the divorce notice was not genuine.
Asma Abbas Belongs to a Prominent Artistic Family
Asma Abbas comes from a well-known Pakistani family with strong connections to the country’s entertainment and literary circles.
Her sister, Bushra Ansari, is one of Pakistan’s prominent artists, while her other sisters, Neelam Adeeba and Sumbul, were also actresses.
Sumbul passed away in 2021 due to COVID-19.
Their father, Ahmad Bashir, was a respected writer and journalist who held a prominent position in Pakistan’s intellectual and literary community.
Asma’s recent account has offered audiences a glimpse into the personal history of a family known for its contributions to Pakistan’s arts, media and literature.
