Ayesha Omar : We operate via word-of-mouth for “Bulbulay,” and we have never signed a written contract

While a lot of TV shows receive positive reviews from the public, not many go on to establish themselves as distinct household names and continue to be popular for 14 years. Bulbulay, which debuted on the small screen in 2009, is one product that has amassed devoted followers around the nation.

Actor Ayesha Omar discussed the popular family sitcom, going into detail about her extensive collaboration with Bulbulay’s crew and how the show launched her career. In an open conversation with host Hassan Choudary, Ayesha graced the couch at The Talk Talk Show on Express Entertainment. During the session, she talked about her personal life, show business, social activism, and of course, Bulbulay.

The celebrity’s longtime admirers will remember her days at MTV Pakistan, when she rose to fame as a VJ. But according to Ayesha, Bulbulay was the turning point that elevated her to stardom. Ayesha, who played Khoobsurat, Nabeel’s wife, noted that the sitcom’s viewership is diverse and that she had admirers of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. She coined the catchphrase “shut up, Nabeel.”

The Habs star admitted that she attempted to leave the show after 26 episodes when questioned about her lengthy devotion to it. “My mother detested the show and would tell me you are doing such a pathetic show. I tried a lot to quit,” Ayesha said. The actress talked about how her mother believed that Bulbulay was a waste of her daughter’s diligence and excellent education.

If not for producer and co-star Nabeel, who foresaw that Ayesha’s identity would eventually be shaped by the sitcom. As promised, the model revealed how Bulbulay eventually won over her mother, who now regards her work as a public service.

Ayesha said that none of the actors had ever signed contracts that would have required them to stay, delving more into the sincere friendship the sitcom’s crew has developed over the years. “For Bulbulay, we’ve never had a formal contract. We collaborate to spread the news because we have mutual trust,” she said.

Turning her conversation to a more somber subject, Ayesha described a trying period in her life during which she was involved in an abusive relationship. The performer said, “We (celebrities) are human beings,” emphasizing the value of telling her tale. Every person’s life is filled with both positive and negative experiences. And why not [speak about it] if someone, man or woman, can take inspiration from my tale, learn something new, or make a difficult choice that they are unable to make? My platform is here.

While many acknowledge the strength and potential of strong women like Ayesha in raising awareness of societal concerns like domestic abuse, the same platform may also give rise to a plethora of new stereotypes. The celebrity disproved the widespread belief that women in influential or powerful roles are shielded from domestic abuse.

The actor addressed critics who questioned how a “blunt” and “independent woman” like Ayesha ended up at a disadvantage, pointing to her youth as one aspect that helped illuminate the intricate dynamics of an abusive relationship.

Furthermore, it wasn’t a case of ongoing physical abuse. There were times when,” she said, joining the chorus of numerous other survivors. Empty promises to change are a common tactic used by abusive partners to give their spouses false optimism. “And then the person would apologize and say, it won’t happen again but it would,” the speaker continued. Thus, it was a continuous procedure.

One myth concerning violent relationships depicts them as aggressive all the time. Ayesha quickly pointed out that this isn’t always the case, pointing out a tendency that makes domestic violence worse rather than better.

The celebrity said, “It wasn’t that I was married and that I was getting beaten up every day,” pointing out that, in contrast to a married couple, she wasn’t always in close proximity to her partner. And I am so grateful that I was single. We would have arrived, so I was spared that. We were on the verge of being married.

According to Ayesha, growing up without a father was a major factor in this experience. She took issue with how women who have a strained or nonexistent relationship with their father are made fun of by society. Words like “daddy issues” are frequently used to downplay what Ayesha claims is “a very traumatic” event.

Ayesha explained how not having a father figure in her life affected her. “When there’s no male role model in your life to see, you don’t understand how a man should behave with you, what you should accept and what you shouldn’t,” she said. “You don’t know how a man treats a woman if you haven’t witnessed your parents’ relationship or how your father treated your mother.”

The actor went on to explain how this ignorance might skew a woman’s perception of her partner’s violent tendencies, leading her to believe that his behavior is typical. Ayesha said, “I thought that maybe this is love, this is passion, this is emotion.”

According to the former VJ, having money independence is crucial for leaving a relationship this harmful. Ayesha talked on how difficult it might be for women to even consider leaving their partners financially. Ultimately, many mothers give up protesting when faced with the decision of either putting their children’s food and housing at jeopardy or enduring assault.