In an engaging and heartfelt appearance on Faysal Quraishi’s podcast, actor Asad Siddiqui shared his personal journey of love and family, giving fans an intimate look into his relationship with fellow actor Zara Noor Abbas. Known for his roles in popular Pakistani dramas, Asad took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, recounting how fate, friendships, and life led him to his now-wife.
Asad’s first introduction to Zara, ironically, wasn’t through a chance meeting or a whirlwind romance, but rather through a casual mention by her aunt, the legendary Bushra Ansari. “When I did my first dramas, *Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat* and *Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat*, Bushra Apa would sometimes mention her niece, Zara,” Asad shared with a fond smile. At the time, Zara was nothing more than a name that popped up in conversation, and he never imagined they’d eventually cross paths.
Years passed before Zara and Asad’s lives intersected once again, this time due to the coincidence of mutual friends. It was through a close-knit group, including Sajal Ali, Yasir Hussain, and Asim Azhar, that the two found themselves spending more time together.
“Zara was in town for work, and she was friends with Sajal,” Asad recalled. “So, I went to meet up with them, and we became friends.” Soon, these friendly meetups blossomed into something deeper. “Yasir, Asim, and I were always together, and we’d meet up with Zara and Sajal. Eventually, we got together. Those were good times.”
Fast forward to marriage, and Asad reflects on how his life took a turn once they tied the knot. Now the father of a daughter, Noor e Jahan, who was born in March, Asad says that both marriage and parenthood have brought him newfound perspectives.
With a smile, he spoke about how these experiences have redefined his sense of responsibility and love. “After marriage, you can’t just be out at all times. There’s a sense of respect and commitment where you let your spouse know your plans, if you’ll be eating together or not.” Asad acknowledged the subtle changes in daily life that marriage brings but admitted that having a child takes it to an entirely different level. “After a child, even those small routines change,” he laughed. “You’re on set, and all you can think of is rushing home.”
Asad’s face softened as he talked about his growing respect for Zara’s role as a mother. “I try to stay up with the baby as much as I can, but sometimes I’ll wake up in the middle of the night and find Zara already awake, walking around, or feeding the baby. I’m always amazed by how a mother’s life revolves entirely around the child after they’re born.”
