Popular Pakistani actress Maya Ali recently shared her heartfelt thoughts on love, marriage, and her personal journey in an interview that has quickly gone viral online. Known for her grounded personality and strong principles, Maya spoke openly about why she hasn’t gotten married yet and why she won’t do so just to satisfy societal pressure.
Talking about the nature of love, Maya reflected, “Love happens why it shouldn’t? But whether it happens with the right person or not, that’s what truly matters. Sometimes, the connection just isn’t there. Maybe I’m wrong, maybe they are it’s not always me who’s right.”
She acknowledged that love isn’t always easy and that building a real relationship requires effort, understanding, and emotional maturity.
On the subject of marriage, Maya was clear about her stance “I haven’t married yet because I don’t believe in doing it just to avoid people’s questions, or because I’ve crossed a certain age, or someone has found a ‘suitable’ option for me,” she said.
She stressed that marriage is a major life decision involving not just two individuals, but two families as well and should be based on genuine compatibility, not urgency or societal pressure. Laughing, she added: “I’ll get married the day the dollar becomes cheap because right now, inflation is too high!”
During a rapid-fire segment, Maya revealed some fun facts about herself. She prefers night shoots over day ones, chooses tea over coffee, and is a big fan of Karachi’s food scene. She also named actors Bilal Ashraf and Wahaj Ali as her favorites.
In a surprising anecdote, she shared an unusual experience with a devoted fan, “There was one fan who took thousands of my pictures I still don’t know how or why. It left me genuinely confused!”
Born as Maryam Tanveer Ali in Lahore on July 27, 1989, Maya Ali is one of the most celebrated names in Pakistan’s entertainment industry. Despite facing early resistance from her father, Tanveer Ali a businessman she pursued her passion for acting.
Maya’s journey from personal struggles to professional success is a testament to her resilience. Through it all, she remains committed to making life decisions on her own terms.