‘I chose music over marriage’; Shazia Manzoor on staying single

The queen of soulful singing, Shazia Manzoor, is back with a bang on our airwaves, belting out Coke Studio’s latest single ‘Turri Jandi’.

The iconic singer ruled the music industry for years, but kept a low profile, choosing to mostly keep her private life away from the limelight.

Which is why she has stunned fans with her candid confessions in a revealing interview with Sohail Warraich on Aik Din Geo Ke Saath.

The veteran journalist asked her, “You are the only child of your parents. Why did you not get married?”
Shazia replied, “I told my parents that I’ve decided not to get married, and it was a surprise to them.” She continued to say, “I believe an artist’s marriage is to their art. Those who love their profession often find their first love in it.”

The crooner then said that she had dedicated herself to her career. “Perhaps I didn’t give marriage the attention it deserved during that time. I’m a human with my own desires and emotions, but circumstances didn’t allow my relationships to progress. However, I have no regrets about these choices.”
Shazia Manzoor was formerly engaged to someone in her family, but the engagement ended when she began her singing career.

She concluded, “I haven’t given up on the idea of marriage altogether. If I find the right person, I would definitely consider it.”