Veteran actor reflects on personal life as social media users express differing opinions over his comments
Veteran Pakistani actor Waseem Abbas has sparked widespread discussion after reflecting on his nearly three-decade marriage to fellow actor Saba Hamid during a recent media appearance. His comments prompted mixed reactions online, with many debating marriage, divorce and the responsibilities of public figures when discussing personal relationships.
During the interview, Abbas said he had four children when he married Saba Hamid, while she had two children from her previous marriage. He explained that the couple never felt the need to have more children together because they were already raising a large family.
The actor revealed that the marriage lasted 29 years before ending in divorce. He also described getting married as a mistake, a statement that quickly drew attention on social media. However, Abbas did not publicly provide detailed reasons for the breakdown of the relationship.
Public reactions remain divided
Following the interview, social media users shared contrasting views. Some expressed sympathy for Abbas and appreciated his openness about personal experiences. Others criticised his remarks, arguing that discussing a former spouse in such a manner after many years of marriage was inappropriate.
Several users also compared the discussion with previous public comments made by veteran actor Firdous Jamal about his own marriage, noting that both interviews reignited conversations about how celebrities address private family matters in the media.
Broader discussion on marriage and respect
The interview has also triggered broader conversations about marriage, divorce and mutual respect after separation. Commentators stressed that successful acting careers do not necessarily reflect a person’s private relationships, while others argued that the details of a marriage remain known only to the individuals involved.
Many social media users emphasised that it is important to avoid drawing conclusions about either former spouse based solely on one person’s account. Others highlighted the challenges couples may face over decades of marriage and noted that every relationship has its own unique circumstances.
As the discussion continues online, neither Saba Hamid nor her representatives have publicly responded to Waseem Abbas’ recent remarks.
صبا حمید سے دوسری شادی کی تو چار بچے میرے تھے، دو اس کے تھے، بچوں کی ضرورت محسوس نہیں کی،
شادی 29 سال چلی اور پھر طلاق ہو گئی،
شادی کر کے غلطی کی،
طلاق تک بات کیسی پہنچی؟
ڈاکٹر بہو میں جو رول صبا حمید کا تھا وہی اصل زندگی میں بھی رہا
یہ وہ مرد ہے جو 29 سال گزارنے کے بعد کہتا ہے… pic.twitter.com/ClwySIahxV— Ruthless ZQ (@Badass1ZQ1) July 9, 2026
