In a world obsessed with timelines and traditions, Pakistan’s beloved actor Maya Ali has drawn a bold line. She’s not marrying for anyone’s satisfaction but her own.

 

In a recent interview, Maya Ali made it clear that she won’t get married to please others.

 

“We shouldn’t get married just because someone is asking why we haven’t done so yet,” she said, adding that people often try to push women into marriage by saying they are aging or because a certain person might "keep them happy".

 

She further added that it is “a major decision in life between two families and two individuals”. She also believes what truly matters is the connection between the partners.

 

She said she will get married the day she will find that connection with someone. The Mann Mayal actress also added she will get married but not because people are pushing her to.

 

Maya also mentioned, “If we keep saying everything happens by the will of God, then why don't we believe that marriage is also His decision. It will happen when it’s meant to happen."

 

Maya shared that after her father’s death, she and her mother have become the decision makers of the house. “It’s like there’s so much burden on my shoulders but I just tell my mother to relax, I say it’s okay we will handle it together, the way my father used to do it. People think Maya has a glamorous life and I am always happy, but that's not the case. There is so much happening in our mind but we still have to do what we do,” she added.

 

Maya Ali's debuted in the serial Durr-e-Shehwar in 2012, where she had a supporting role as the younger sister of the main character. She later gained more recognition for her lead role in Aunn Zara.

 

She has two main upcoming projects, an unnamed drama serial for Green Entertainment with Ahad Raza Mir, and a project for Hum TV alongside Bilal Ashraf. The Green Entertainment project is directed by Farooq Rind, and the Hum TV project is written by Mustafa Afridi and directed by Ehteshamuddin.