Syra Yousuf shares views about remarriage, girls' financial independence

Syra Yousuf, known for her role in ‘Sinf-e-Aahan,’ in her latest interview shared her views about remarriage after her divorce from Shahroz Sabzwari. 

Syra and Shahroz parted ways in 2020 after their eight-year-long marriage during which they welcomed a baby girl named Syeda Zahra Sabzwari.

While Shahroz married model Sadaf Kanwal in 2022, Syra remains single. During a recent appearance on a podcast, the ‘Sinf-e-Aahan’ actress discussed the pressure for remarriage, financial independence and the qualities she wants in her future partner.

She said, “I think now time has changed and divorce rate has gone up, so now parents have understood the fact that it is not easy for someone to end a relationship and immediately start a new life. So, my parents are chilled out. Yes, society says to move on and that a male figure is necessary in life but now people have become more accepting towards single mothers too.” 

The actress emphasised the importance of financial independence for girls in Pakistan to help them make their own decisions. “I think financial independence is important because that is why I have made many decisions of my life and if your family is strong, their support matters. I think not everyone has a solid background. It is important for a girl to be independent,” she said.

On the qualities she wants in her future life partner, Syra said it was important for her that the man is ‘God fearing’. “That’s what I look for in a partner,” the actress added.