Popular actor Haris Waheed recently opened up about his personal life for the first time, breaking his silence over his divorce from actress Maryam Fatima. Haris appeared on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast, where he candidly discussed various aspects of his professional and personal journey.

Haris shared that at the beginning of his career, he was a victim of body shaming. An assistant director of a production house had advised him to take injections to enhance his biceps and suggested some skin-lightening creams. However, Haris firmly rejected these suggestions, choosing to stay true to himself instead.

Addressing the topic of his divorce, Haris revealed that he was not prepared for it. He emphasized that their separation was not due to working in the same industry but was a personal, mutual decision. According to him, challenges in life are normal, and everyone faces difficulties at some point. “There is nothing unusual about facing hardships; that’s the way life is,” he said.

Haris admitted that going through the divorce was painful, but he reminded that pain is a universal experience everyone encounters. “Life is about living, facing problems, and eventually, everyone has to leave this world. This is part of life,” he explained.

He further added that he found solace in the belief that whatever happened was meant to be, helping him come to terms with the situation.

For context, Haris Waheed married actress Maryam Fatima in 2018. However, the couple parted ways in 2022.

Haris Waheed’s honest and reflective conversation sheds light on the realities of personal struggles behind the glitz of the entertainment world, offering his fans a glimpse of his resilience and maturity.

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