Saba Faisal's comments on divorce stir discussion among Pakistani celebrities

Hira Khan, Zoya Nasir, and others share their views as celebrities and fans discuss changing opinions on divorce.

Pakistani celebrities have shared different opinions about actor Saba Faisal's comments on divorce. They argue that the end of a marriage should not just be seen as something that is "becoming normal," but also as a tough experience that people handle in their own ways.

Faisal recently faced criticism after an interview where she talked about what she called the changing views on divorce in society. Her comments have since led to a debate among celebrities and fans about whether accepting divorce more openly shows a loss of respect for marriage or a growing willingness to accept hard situations.

"Before, when someone got divorced, people would mourn for months," she said, referring to the traditional period of sadness after a divorce. "Fathers couldn't do anything, but now when we learn that girls have gotten divorced, it's mentioned casually on a phone call. 'Oh, I got divorced months ago,' when someone asks about their husband. After that, I went abroad and tried to sort things out," she added.

Her remarks caused a big reaction online, with celebrities like Hira Khan and Zoya Nasir speaking out, and fans also joining the discussion.

Khan responded to Faisal's comments on her Instagram story, writing, "It's better to go through this than to be carried through a grave. I said this before and I'll say it again. She needs help."

She went on, "In a country, actually a whole subcontinent, where women are burned to death every day because they chose to stay in marriages they should have been allowed to leave alive; where babies are raped and tortured, and women and children aren't even safe in their graves, it's shocking that there are still people on social media who find endless reasons to control, shame, and condemn women."

She added, "No one celebrates divorce," and noted that "even Allah gave women the right to it."

Khan also wrote, "I'm half your age, but I understand this much. Maybe I was raised to understand that a woman's dignity, safety, and right to choose matter."

She ended, "And honestly, it's not your fault that you weren't."

The argument heated up when Faisal's daughter, Sadia Faisal, seemed to reply to Khan, writing, "I wish I could see this so-called actress someday."

Khan wasn't the only famous person to push back against Faisal's words.

Zoya Nasir also joined in, commenting, "Oh. My. God. I have SO much to say, with all due respect. What a dangerous and twisted story."

Dr Ejaz Waris saw things differently, noting that divorce can hurt families on both the husband's side and the wife's side.

Waris agreed with Faisal on one thing, saying that "divorce shouldn't be celebrated," but he added that no matter if a family is "modern, lives in DHA or in Anarkali, they all feel the same pain."

He said he respected Faisal's viewpoint, but also stressed that Khan is "half her age" and that people in the industry should learn to respect their elders.

Fans also questioned the idea that divorce only impacts the woman's family, noting that both sides can feel sorrow.

Others agreed, saying, "You can't understand the pain unless it's your own daughter."

At the same time, some users backed Faisal's remarks, saying, "She just meant divorce is common" and that people can now move on faster after a split.

The debate ultimately showed a shift in how people talk about divorce these days.

Faisal talked about how society's response to a marriage ending is changing, while her critics pointed out that being more accepting doesn't mean divorce is celebrated or that the emotional pain is gone.

For many, this conversation reflects a bigger tension between keeping the traditional sensitivity around marriage and acknowledging that people's experiences with marriage, separation, and divorce can be very different.

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