Actress Yashma Gill has opened up about the struggles she faced with her family's opposition when she decided to pursue a career in acting.

 

Speaking on a talk show, she revealed that her father did not speak to her for an entire year, while her mother remained supportive.

 

She said, "My father did not speak to me for one year, while my mama was supportive."

 

Recalling a small but meaningful moment during Ramzan, Yashma said, "One day I greeted my father with 'Salam,' gently reminding him that responding is obligatory in Islam. He replied, 'Walaikum Assalam.' That was the first crack in the emotional wall between us."

 

The turning point came during her first Umrah trip. Yashma invited her father to accompany her, and what he witnessed during the journey helped change his perspective about her career in the entertainment industry.

 

"Fans recognised me at the hotel and sent Sehri and Iftari meals. I received overwhelming respect," Yashma said.

 

"A particularly emotional moment came when a fan gifted me a piece of the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba, and seeing this admiration in such a sacred place deeply moved my father. He later told me that if you are receiving such respect in the House of Allah, you must be doing something good," she added.

 

Yashma Gill started her career with supporting roles and gradually warmed recognition for her performances in popular dramas including Qurban, Azmaish and Phaans.