Renowned Pakistani actress and model Mahenur Haider, celebrated for her role as ‘Apana’ in the acclaimed drama serial ‘Khaie,’ recently delved into a deeply personal aspect of her life during a candid discussion on actor and host Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast.
Mahenur disclosed the reasons behind her decision to discontinue wearing a burqa, a choice that had previously been a significant part of her public persona.
Mahenur Haider comes from a family with a devout religious background, where regular prayers are a cornerstone of daily life. However, contrary to some expectations, there was no familial tradition of wearing a burqa or covering their heads with dupattas or shawls. This contrast became a focal point of Mahenur’s reflections on her own journey with religious attire.
In the podcast, Mahenur shared that her decision to start wearing a burqa in 2009, during her ninth-grade year, was a personal choice.
She recounted her initial motivation, hoping her father would view it as a positive step towards embracing religious observance.
