Abid Kashmiri is the legend of Pakistan’s entertainment industry. He has touched the heights of film, TV, and theatre and made his presence unforgettable. The funny man of Pakistan Television and Parish, simple and amazing Abid Kashmiri has never held back about what he thinks is correct. Currently, he lives in the United States, but he recently appeared on Wasi Shah’s show in Pakistan, where he discussed his opinions on love, marriage, and filmmakers’ personal lives.
A Tribute to His Beloved Wife
While in the interview, Abid Kashmiri kept on saying how much he cares and loves his wife. He also tenderly remembered that his wife was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. He carefully described her blue eyes and the respect he had for her. He specifically pointed out that showering a wife with love and showing her admiration is not being a Joru ka ghulam instead it is a good husband who respects his wife.
“It is a matter of honouring your wife and being honoured by her,” as Abid Kashmiri put it, which is the key to a healthy and happy marriage. He said that many men do not comprehend love and respect in the marriage, which makes them feel womaniser but for him, it is power and strength and care. Many could agree with him, especially realising how partners should respect each other in partnership.
A Critique of Actors with Multiple Wives
Abid Kashmiri was, however, not diplomatic about a thing he saw most of the actors in the industry embracing, remarrying for the tapes. Kashmiri continued stating that many actors engage in polygamy which is alarming especially when they have many kids and dependents. He asked who is behind such decisions particularly when a certain actor is not very popular anymore or when money starts to become an issue in the middle of his career.
“They cannot even consider how they will make for these families once their time is up,” Abid Kashmiri observed, using the local jargon for the period in the life of an actor when they lose their glamour and appeal. He also thinks that signing up for several marriages without much concern about their future consequences is unethical and unjust to women and children.
The Challenges of Sustaining Multiple Families
Kashmiri proceeded to elaborate on the hardships associated with polygamy and having children, explaining that it is rather a burden on a man, particularly if he is no longer young in his occupation. He pointed out that most of the actors do not plan their future and how they will make money when they are out of work or receiving fewer scripts.
Abid Kashmiri asked, “It is very easy to marry more than once if you are successful or have money but what happens when the success is gone and the money is all spent?” He said that actors or anybody else for that matter should not just dream but should also consider the realities of life which include marriage and children.
Abid Kashmiri’s Version of Commitment
Unlike some of the celebrities he deems worthy of criticism, Abid Kashmiri has always been loyal to his wife and his family. In his opinion, marriage is a union that involves respect, love, and trust, and the simple addition of more partners distorts the concept.
These views on marriage reveal responsibility and the deep insight that it takes to create a long-lasting and happy marriage. It’s therefore very discouraging to hear him criticize actors who marry several times as if they do not care for the families they have or even the example they are setting for the young generation.
