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An actor says that controlling behavior from older family members causes problems for their daughters-in-law.
BY Mahnoor | 16-05-2026
KARACHI:
Actress Mariyam Nafees talked about the stress that women face in joint families. She believes married couples should have their own space and freedom to live their lives without older family members interfering.
In an interview, Mariyam said her opinions changed after marrying Amaan Ahmed, a visual artist, in 2022 and having their son, Isa. She noticed how harmful traditional families can be and the pressures put on women after they get married.
The actor mentioned that religion encourages married children to live separately because each family needs its own space. She said that even though her son is young, she knows he will grow up, get married, and live his own life.
Mariyam emphasized that looking after in-laws shouldn’t automatically be the wife’s job and such things should be discussed before getting married. She added that if families can’t afford separate houses, couples should at least have privacy, like their own room and kitchen in the house.
Regarding women’s rights in marriage, the actress stated that daughters-in-law should be allowed to decorate and manage their homes as they wish. She believes giving women this freedom can improve households and bring positive changes to families.
Mariyam also spoke against controlling mothers-in-law. She said many older women think no one can understand or care for their sons as well as they do. She believes this idea often causes problems and hurts family relationships.
Actress Sharmeen Ali added that many parents unintentionally copy behaviors they learned from their parents. She mentioned that younger people are now trying to stop harmful habits and use better ways of raising children and dealing with family.
Sharmeen said she felt hopeful seeing how people are changing their ideas about raising kids. She thinks that future generations, both boys and girls, will let go of old beliefs that cause problems in marriages and families.
