Speaking Truth to Oppressed

Komal Rizvi opens up about her abusive marriage and divorce

Komal Rizvi is a well-known figure in the entertainment industry, best known for her work as a VJ and TV show host. She rose to prominence during the early days of television. Despite criticism and controversy, she continues to be a prominent figure in the industry, and her presence is difficult to ignore.

With a stint in Coke Studio, the star rose to fame and won hearts before embarking on an international singing tour that began with a performance in Dubai.

The 41-year-old spoke candidly about being hit, manipulated, and subjected to psychological abuse, and expressed regret for wasting her prime years on someone who was not deserving of her love and care. She also spoke about the lack of support she received from the authorities in Oman, where she was living with her husband at the time. Despite the traumatic experience, the Tanaa Banaa actress remains a strong and empowered woman and continues to speak out about the importance of fighting for one’s basic rights.

Acknowledging the challenges and hardships she faced during that time, she shares that at some point she thought her life was over but has since learned to heal and find happiness. She emphasized the importance of having a support system, but ultimately, it is the individual who has to find the strength to overcome the trauma of a breakup.

Rizvi was part of a number of hit TV shows on PTV. She started her singing career in 1999 at the age of 16 with her debut song Bauji Bauji Bhangra Sade Naal Paoji, which became an overnight hit.

Her debut drama Hawaain was released in 1997 and she went on to act in Lehrein Kabhi KabhiTeesra Peher and Samandar Hai Darmiyan. She also hosted shows such as “Karachi Nights With Komal”, “Mornings With Komal” on Hum TV and “Nachley” for ARY.

Komal was also featured on Coke Studio where she performed a rendition of Daney Pey Danah. She also launched a skincare line called TrulyKomal, which recently announced a collaboration with cricketer Shoaib Malik.

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