Mansha debunks separation rumour with husband Jibran

Actor reflects on happy couples in the age of social media

In an interview with Ahmad Ali Butt, Mansha Pasha debunked the rumour that her marriage with Mohammad Jibran Nasir had turned sour. Recalling an incident where a neighbour asked a relative of Jibran whether the two had separated, Mansha said, "Since Jibran doesn't attend a lot of social gatherings with me, people probably think that we're having problems."

The Zindagi Gulzar Hai actor observed that the idea of a good relationship has evolved. "The barometer of a happy relationship has changed now. The more you're seen on social media, the happier you are to the world."

In a generation where influencer couples and families have dominated the digital sphere, Mansha prefers keeping that part of her life as private as possible. "I believe that only a few families can tolerate the kind of pressure where they are scrutinised by a 100 people online. We try to ensure that any matter of the home doesn't leave the home."

Speaking of baseless assumptions, Mansha also opened up about people's tendency to offer her beauty advice, such as considering reconstructive surgery, without her asking for it.

Although Mansha admitted that these people don't frequently push her into getting any procedures done, they are still prone to making assumptions about her. "These days, people think that going to the dermatologist means getting something else done," she said. "But I have an acne breakout every summer due to the exposure to light and makeup. So for that, of course, I have a dermatologist."

The Laal Kabootar actor added that unsolicited advice fuels unnecessary insecurities. "People put these thoughts into your head that there's something wrong with your facial features. I think it's very unkind and unsolicited, too."

She believes that it's an entirely different thing wanting that for yourself without anyone's coercion. "If you have had a dip in your face since birth and you want to get it corrected, or if there's a mole you want fixed, or anything else, you are well aware of it. That's fine. That's on you. But the unwanted 'Get this done,' and 'Get that done,' I feel that that's very unnecessary. I didn't ask you for advice. Why are you making me think that there's something wrong with my face?"

Mansha's reasoning was simple: she grew up with her face, so naturally she can assess if her face has any issues that need fixing. "If I want to try something out, I will," she stated.