Actress Rabya Kulsoom has spoken about a difficult chapter in her career that she says affected her whole family’s future in television. Speaking on the ARY Podcast alongside her husband Rehan Nazim, she shared her side of a professional dispute that she believes changed the direction of their careers.
According to Rabya, the issue began as a disagreement between an assistant director and another person over a work commitment that was allegedly not fulfilled. What started as a small misunderstanding, she said, soon grew into a much bigger problem. She claimed the fallout was not limited to those directly involved, but ended up damaging her entire family’s standing in the industry.
Rabya and Rehan said the situation eventually led to their family being barred from working with a particular television channel. They described the experience as painful, especially after years of hard work that they felt should have opened doors rather than closed them.
Despite the setback, the duo said they do not regret speaking up. They explained that staying silent just to protect future work opportunities was never something they were willing to do, even though it came at a professional cost.
The couple got married on February 14, 2016, and they share a son who was born in 2021. They frequently appear as guests on talk shows, where they are celebrated for their strong marital teamwork and compatibility. Rabya Kulsoom is the daughter of veteran Pakistani actress Parveen Akbar and the sister of actor Faizan Shaikh.
Their comments have started a wider conversation online about how workplace disputes are handled in Pakistan’s entertainment industry, and about the pressure many professionals feel to stay quiet in order to protect their careers. The interview has quickly become one of the most discussed entertainment stories of the week, giving fans a rare look at the challenges that can exist behind the scenes.
