Actress Zainab Mazhar, one of Pakistan’s rising stars, recently opened up in a heartfelt interview about the emotional highs and lows that have shaped her journey—not just as an artist, but as a woman finding strength in vulnerability.

In a rare and candid conversation, Zainab revealed the emotional toll of a painful betrayal in her past and how she managed to rise from the ashes of heartbreak. With raw honesty, she shared how love, when unreciprocated or manipulated, can leave deep emotional bruises.

Before stepping into the spotlight, Zainab was already making waves during her university years as the host of a radio show called “Guru”—an unexpected hit where callers sought advice on love and relationships. Ironically, while she offered guidance to strangers, she was quietly grappling with her own romantic disillusionments behind the mic.

“Acting wasn’t something I chased,” Zainab said, “but the stage found me. It became my emotional refuge.”

For her, acting is more than performance—it’s a form of therapy. A space where she can express emotions society often expects women to keep hidden. “In real life, I hold so much in. But on stage, I’m allowed to feel—fully and without apology,” she explained.

Discussing the heartbreak that shook her core, Zainab shared the painful realization that what she thought was love had been built on dishonesty. “He kept saying he was ‘pressured’ into it,” she recalled, “but eventually, I understood it was a carefully crafted lie.” The betrayal left her emotionally drained and cautious of trust, but not broken.

Her healing wasn’t instant—but it was intentional. Through introspection, self-work, and support, she began to rebuild herself. And today, she stands in a much healthier emotional space—grounded, self-aware, and with a dash of humor.

Laughing, she revealed her ideal type: “Someone tall, like me—maybe someone who gives off Bilal Abbas or Fawad Khan vibes,” she quipped.

From a conflicted radio host offering love advice while quietly mending her own wounds, to an empowered actress embracing her truth, Zainab Mazhar is charting her own course in Pakistan’s entertainment industry. Her story is a testament to the fact that true strength often comes from the very places where we feel most fragile.

In a world that often prizes perfection over authenticity, Zainab is proving that it’s okay to be both vulnerable and brave.