FACT CHECK: Is actress Sidra Niazi related to former PM Imran Khan?

Actor Sidra Niazi, who is basking in the glory of her drama serial Badzaat opened up about her connection with former Prime Minister Imran Khan Niazi. The Qayamat star said, “Niazi is not a big tribe and members of the clan are connected with each other.” She said that they have family terms with Imran Khan but people of her generation are not familiar with him.

“My father and uncle know him [Imran Khan],” she added.

Recalling her memories, Sidra Niazi said that when she was a child and her grandmother was alive, Imran Khan used to visit her house.

“My uncle was a columnist, hence, Imran Khan used to meet him,” the actress added.

Earlier this year on Geo’s show Jashan e Cricket, host Shahzad Iqba t asked Sidra about voting for Imran Khan in the next elections as she belongs to the Niazi community herself to which she replied, “Niazi hun aqal se aari nahi,” (Just because I am Niazi does not mean I am nuts).

She further added that she will decide who to vote on merit. While responding to a question, she said that the demand for a ban on Aurat March is wrong. In an answer to another question, she said that she feels unpleasant about Imran Khan’s comments regarding women.

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Sidra has received back-to-back critical acclaim and commercial success with hit projects like Zakham, Qayamat and Chupke Chupke.