Lahore (Pakistan News Online) Pakistan’s senior journalist Naeem Hanif has claimed that stage actress Nargis was tortured by her husband not because of property or money but because of Majid Bashir’s relationship with another woman named Maryam Ali Hussain, who is a well-known and professional dancer.
Famous Pakistani theater actress and dancer Nargis, born Ghazala, has had a tumultuous career and personal life, with her relationships often making headlines. Nargis was previously married twice; her first marriage was to producer Afzal Butt, followed by a second marriage to Syed Zubair Shah. Nargis eventually married Majid Bashir, who initially discouraged her from continuing her theater work. According to Nargis, Majid expressed his desire to marry her and requested she leave the theater, to which she reluctantly agreed.
Senior journalist Naeem Hanif, however, stated that her involvement in theater wasn’t for financial reasons but purely out of passion. At the time, she was independently running a salon and had other businesses in Canada. Nonetheless, after marrying Majid Bashir, she decided to bid farewell to her acting career. Majid, who works as a police officer, was already married and has three daughters. Known as a decent and cheerful man, Majid has a respectable reputation in his career, with no allegations against him.
He said recent developments in their relationship have been troubling for Nargis. In a recent interview, she shared details of her financial disputes with Majid, claiming he has become increasingly aggressive and that his behavior has shifted due to a new relationship. According to Nargis, she holds a financial interest with Majid, including significant amounts of cash and approximately 750 tolas of gold that is in his possession. She claims that Majid’s shift in behavior is not due to property or money but because of another woman.
Naeem Hanif said Nargis told him that the other woman is Maryam Ali Hussain, the daughter of a former dancer named Abida, who is herself a professional dancer. According to Nargis, Maryam became a co-host on Aftab Iqbal’s show Kahbar Naak and eventually married him, but the marriage ended in divorce, and Maryam now lives with her children and mother, away from showbiz.
According to senior journalist Nargis alleges that Majid and Maryam are in a relationship. Despite her attempts to reason with Majid and preserve their home, he allegedly continued the relationship. Nargis states that she recently caught Majid with Maryam redhanded, which led to her confronting him. This confrontation has now escalated, with Majid reportedly asking her to transfer properties, including a farmhouse and a nine-kanal plot in Barki, to his name.
A few days ago, Nargis experienced a traumatic incident when Majid allegedly attacked her. She was performing her morning prayers and reciting the Quran at dawn when Majid allegedly struck her with the butt of a pistol, injuring her face. She fled the house, fearing for her life, and was met by her nephew, who witnessed the altercation. According to her account, Majid threatened her life, shoved the pistol into her mouth, and attempted to harm her, resulting in a jaw injury.
As the legal and emotional aspects of this incident continue to unfold, Nargis has taken steps to report the abuse and reach out for support. The incident highlights the struggles faced by many women in Pakistan as they navigate complex personal relationships intertwined with issues of financial security, personal safety, and emotional well-being.