Pakistan's actress Noor says reunion with ex-husband Awn Chaudhry was Allah's will

ISLAMABAD: Former actor Noor Bukhari has revealed that she remarried her first husband Awn Chaudhry, now a member of the Shahbaz Sharif cabinet, as their reunion was Allah’s will.

In an interview, Noor discussed her personal life, marriage, faith and career. She also spoke about her relationships with fellow stars and how her faith led her to leave the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry in pursuit of a more peaceful relationship with God.

The former actor disclosed that she had remarried her first husband in 2020 after the couple divorced in 2012. In between, Noor was married to Wali Hamid Ali Khan for two years. "I didn’t think it would ever happen, but it was by Allah’s will. When I left everything and turned to His path, I was rewarded,” she shared, adding, "Or maybe it was that our love never ended.”

Noor shared that the couple now had a beautiful relationship. "I think it was faith that we met again. I have four kids now, Thank God. He is a very good man. I always used to tell my father that I wanted to marry a man who treated me just like he did, and I found one. My husband treats me like I am a princess.”

Detailing her decision to exit the entertainment industry, the former actor noted that she "just knew" it was time for her to leave "and focus on my soul." "I think we do not know when our lives will end, so I wanted to do something to make Allah happy, as I had already done what made me happy."

Sharing that this wasn't an easy decision for her, Noor stated, "When my father passed away, that was a huge transition for me, as he used to accompany me and be my shield in the entertainment world. After he passed, I told myself that this was enough.”

said that she used to do Punjabi and Urdu films, along with commercials, saying she was also modelling. "I was doing everything. Now that I know I accomplished so much at a young age, I feel content having left."

She advised other actors to take the same step once they had fulfilled their journey. "I would also tell fellow actors that you should step down with respect one day so you can be missed,” she said.

Discussing her time in the industry, Noor shared her views on fake people. She revealed that she had many arguments with fellow heroines, particularly Reema Khan. "I was at an age where I loved the idea of competition. There used to be so many fights between the heroines on set too. I saw a picture of me and Reema the other day. We all used to be enemies, and everyone used to realise that from the way we acted on set.”