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Actor Shafaq Naaz on keeping her marriage to Zeeshan under wraps: We both knew it was high time to spill the beans
Shafaq Naaz surprised fans by revealing her marriage to businessman Zeeshan, explaining their decision to keep it private was influenced by personal challenges
Actor Shafaq Naaz took her fans by surprise last month as she revealed being married to Muscat-based businessman Zeeshan since late 2024. Sharing why they decided to keep the news private for this long, Shafaq shares, “When we decided to take our life forward, a lot of chaos happened and it was then that we decided to just quietly take that big step.”
Reflecting on the decision to keep the news private, Shafaq shares, "I believe everything in life has a fixed time; it was meant to happen. Hamari shaadi 31 October 2024 ko likhi thi, toh bas ho gyi. We have been in a long-distance relationship, and getting married was the best solution for us."
The timing of the announcement was also influenced by a challenging health battle that followed shortly after their nuptials. "I didn't announce it for a year and a half due to the health issues I faced right after my marriage. I had knee surgery at the time, and we were both dealing with back-to-back difficulties. I only started walking without support in September. We felt that wasn't the right time to talk about marriage. To be honest, I also enjoyed our little secret and the peace of no one knowing (laughs). But then, we both knew it was high time to spill the beans."
The couple opted for an intimate union rather than the pressure of a grand spectacle. "Why wait for a moment, bring 50 people together, and do a number of things for them? Do logo ki shaadi eventually becomes a wedding for 150 people. We never wanted that," she explains.
Now that the news is out, the actor is overwhelmed by the warm reception. "Getting married is a new chapter of my life. Since the day the people who love and care for us found out, we have received nothing but love and blessings."
For Shafaq, the union represents a long-awaited sense of companionship. "For the last 10 years, I have been living alone; coming home from work to an empty house was something I didn't like at all. I wanted someone in my life to share a meal with, talk to, and just sit and chat. He actually gives me good advice. I have craved this, and marriage brings this beautiful bond to life; it’s magical. I can't imagine life without Zeeshan."
Looking ahead, the actor is confident about balancing her career and personal life. "Muscat is not that far from Mumbai; it’s possible to manage both work and personal life. Zeeshan understands my work. For now, my focus is on my husband and our marriage, but soon I will get back to work in full throttle, as my injury has healed and my personal life is settled. In a way, the surgery gave me the break required to spend time with my new spouse. We were able to be together and just chill and relax."
