Renowned Pakistani director and actor Angeline Malik has unveiled her new jewellery brand, Angelines, with a mission to challenge conventional beauty standards.
The launch comes alongside the revelation that she has been diagnosed with cancer, a battle the Mere Humsafar actor is facing with remarkable strength and resilience.
Currently undergoing chemotherapy, Malik has also chosen to shave her head in solidarity with women who are fighting cancer.
According to a report, she said this is to celebrate resilience, encouraging women undergoing chemotherapy to embrace their confidence and inner strength.
“I want to use my personal struggle and journey against cancer as a platform to challenge traditional notions of beauty."
Shaving my head and sharing this experience is a symbol of my strength and the strength of every woman facing chemotherapy,” Malik stated.
She stressed that beauty should not be defined by hair or physical appearance but by inner strength and courage. “It is a celebration of the beauty beyond our hair, beyond our outer appearance, and a movement to empower women to embrace their resilience. For too long, beauty has been tied to external appearances. I want to celebrate the inner strength and dignity of women who face unimaginable battles,” she added.
The jewellery line, consisting primarily of handmade copper pieces, carries deep symbolism. The designs depict chains and shackles that many women find themselves bound by, representing the courage, strength, and sacrifices they make.
However, Malik views these chains not as burdens but as symbols of pride. “These chains, rather than symbolising burdens, should be worn as ornaments of pride, embodying the essence of the powerful woman you are,” she explained.