KARACHI: Renowned Pakistani film star Babar Ali has drawn public attention with a heartfelt piece of advice directed at parents raising daughters.
Babar Ali, known for his hard work and self-made success, has long been considered one of Pakistan’s most respected and versatile actors. With hit films like Jeeva, Raja Pakistani, Zewar, Dulha Lekar Jaungi, and Bhai Log to his credit, he transitioned to television when the film industry saw a decline and quickly established himself there as well with equal acclaim.
Now, a new chapter appears to be unfolding in his family. His daughter, Zainab Ali, has shown a growing interest in acting. She regularly shares performance reels on her public Instagram account and actively participates in stage plays at her school, hinting at a budding passion for the craft.
Babar Ali, a father of three, recently shared his parenting philosophy on the show ‘Hasna Mana Hai.’ He contrasted his own childhood, marked by a strict father whom he greatly feared, with his approach to raising his own children.
He emphasized the importance of being a friend to his kids, fostering an environment where they feel safe and confident to share anything without hesitation. His core advice to parents is to build a foundation of trust and open communication, ensuring children turn to them for support in times of trouble rather than seeking potentially harmful external solutions.
The actor, proud to be a “girl dad,” expressed his deep affection for his daughters, often sharing fun videos with them.
He also stated he would allow his son to choose his partner through a love marriage, provided she comes from a respectable family.
Babar Ali concluded by stressing the need to empower daughters to stand up for their rights and for parents to always be a strong, unwavering support system behind them.