'People criticise me if I put on lipstick'; Hina Bayat on life after her husband's death

Life in the spotlight isn’t always as glamorous as it seems, especially when personal choices are harshly judged by the public.

Recently, veteran actress Hina Bayat appeared as a guest on Subh Ka Samaa Madeha Kay sath, where she spoke about the criticism she faced after the death of her husband, Rogar Bayat.

"If I apply lipstick and makeup and go somewhere, people will say, 'She’s one of those women.' It hurts these women when their husbands are mentioned like this. I’ve even read comments from people about it," Hina said.

The Shehr-e-Zaat actress shared how people criticize her for wearing makeup, especially after her husband’s passing.

 “Why? Now tell me, it’s my job. I come on television, and if the character demands that I wear makeup, I’ll do it. I’ve done roles where I’ve gone with a bare face, no makeup at all. But you didn’t comment on that. Even if there’s no demand, I’m saying it clearly, the first thing is that I am appearing in a role. If the character needs it, I’ll do it. What’s wrong with that?”

She then revealed how her mother taught her to live fully, even in hard times.

 After losing her late husband Roger Bayat to cancer, she stayed strong, remembering her mother’s words. Hin asaid, “We must live the years Allah blessed us with and move on.”

Hina Bayat lost her husband, Roger Dawood Baayt, to cancer on January 04, 2023.

 Hina Bayat also starred in drama such as, ‘Jhumka Jaan’, ‘Ishq Gumshuda’ , ‘Uraan’, ‘Humsafar’, Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu’, ‘Khumar’, ‘Jannat say agay’ and ‘Jaan Nisar.’

Earlier, in a recent podcast with FHM, Veteran actress Hina she shared her opinion on the growing number of divorces in society and how tolerance levels have changed. 

“Why should I blame social media? Basically, over time, people’s tolerance has decreased. I believe that. I've heard some people say, 'I was born to put up with this', but in any relationship, even at work, not every colleague is someone you click with,” she said when asked about issues in marriages and if social media has played any role in it.

“You have to compromise a little bit somewhere… you have to tolerate something. There are some things you just can’t tolerate. There are lines you don’t cross, and the same applies to marriage… you set your own boundaries.”