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Faryal Makhdoom's parents break silence over family drama

Faryal Makhdoom's parents break silence over family drama

Faryal's parents call on families to treat new brides like 'their own daughters'
24 Dec, 2016

The family feud that dragged on too long refuses to die: first Amir tried to put an end to it, now Faryal's parents are trying to salvage the situation.

Boxer Amir Khan's wife Faryal Makhdoom caused a stir a few weeks ago when she accused her in-laws of emotional abuse and harassment in a Snapchat post. Things spiraled out of control as Amir's parents lashed out against Faryal on national television, and culminated in Faryal posting an embarrassing photograph of her brother-in-law online.

After that, Amir stepped up and publicly called for an end to the drama. We thought the issue would be resolved or at least die down, but it didn't.

Faryal Makhdoom's parents have now broken their silence over this long spat between their daughter and her in-laws.

In an interview with Dunya News, the parents expressed their distress over the situation.

Faryal's mother expressed her worry about how the media has twisted the feud by stating that Faryal and Amir are facing marital woes. She asked, "Why is the media saying that there is a rift between Amir and Faryal?"

"There were some issues between her and the in-laws, of course they'll be upset just a bit," she clarified. "Amir was very upset, and he was also saying that this is all so immature. So he was upset about it but there was nothing bad between the husband and wife."

When she was asked about Amir's father's comment that Faryal and Amir are headed for divorce, the mother said, "It was a very unpleasant thing to hear and it was very painful for me to find out that Amir's dad said this. Faryal would tell me this as well that 'They keep telling me there will be a divorce.' I couldn't sleep that night. I kept wondering how he (Amir's father) could say that. And as a father, a father of daughters, to say that."

She had a plea for all parents of the world and said: "I would request all fathers of the world to never say this to anyone's daughter, to say she can get a divorce. Me and my husband, we couldn't sleep all night. We were just wondering why did he say that. I had to ask Amir, even he said 'I don't know Aunty, I don't know why he said that.' I request all parents to think of girls as our daughters."

She added, "My daughter, went thousands of miles away, I got her married in London and at a very young age because I wanted her to have her home, and they should accept her as well. Yes, I admit our lifestyle may have been different, very different, but she did try adjusting. For three and a half years she adjusted. Please accept the girl as your own daughter. And so please don't say such a word to any girl, to anyone's daughter. We are parents too. We have hearts, hearts that are broken when we hear such things and are living in fear that at any moment our daughter will get divorced. May they always live happily."

Faryal's father remained quiet for the most part. He reasoned, "I will only say that the husband and wife are happy. I can't really say anything, Saas-bahu ki fight hai (this is a spat between the in-laws) so it's not the best for me to speak out on this."

With Amir's next fight being announced, many wonder if his personal fight will affect his professional life. But Faryal's parents aren't concerned with that.

Faryal's mother explained, "I think that Amir's fight and his personal life won't affect each other. I know things between Amir and his parents will get better. This is a strong bond that can't be broken, they will never be broken. And Amir, at this moment, is not mine, nor theirs. Amir is this world's asset. He is a very good man with a good heart. What with the work he is doing, for Muslims with his fund raising, his fights, he really does not deserve any problems in his life."

She ended the interview with a very strong point: "I also have a request for the media that i hope this is my last statement and i mean that for everyone; from us to Amir's family, we don't want any more drama in the media. The media needs to take the positive out of this. Amir is valuable to Pakistan and he should not be bothered by these news. Just end it all and hope for their happiness."

Comments

ashar Dec 24, 2016 03:35pm
Unmatched marriage tied on status and snobbery will end soon, it seems
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Adnan 2 Dec 24, 2016 04:15pm
Faryal need to grow up.
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Ovais Dec 24, 2016 04:17pm
Faryals parents are so well mannered and mature compared to Amirs partent
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Amer Rao Dec 24, 2016 05:05pm
Hello all media, please leave them alone. Our best wishes for Amir and Faryal.
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Malik Saab Dec 24, 2016 05:59pm
@Ovais Your comment reflects the general mindset of the culture that is imposed on us on the name of National ideology. Since Amir's parents were speaking with accent as Urdu is not their mother tongue and Amir's father do not wear a suit so they are not well mannered and mature in your eyes?. Amir's father is the man behind the success of Amir's boxing career. But since he speak Punjabi and do not wear high end suits so he is a Paindoo, not well mannered and not even mature according to you. ? Kindly grow up. Speaking High class Urdu is not the only sign of Mannerism and mature behavior.
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Javed Dec 24, 2016 06:05pm
@Ovais spell-check please.
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Javed Dec 24, 2016 06:06pm
Faryal is a Gold Digger, simple.
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M. Emad Dec 24, 2016 06:09pm
Faryal Makhdoom's parents seems scare of divorce threats from boxer Amir Khan's father (and Amir Khan ?).
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Aamir Khan Dec 24, 2016 07:02pm
@Ovais Partent? Tells a lot about your idea of a good wife.
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Truth Dec 24, 2016 07:16pm
Sheer stupidity from both sides. They have no shame to keep their personal family matters to themselves and resolve them privately, Instead they are both trying to score some points and washing their dirty laundry in public, to perhaps, gain some fame or infamy!? It is not as if the general public made these two families to come together to have their kids tie the knot. The people don't want to know of your private affairs, and don't want to bore you with ours.
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Skeptic Dec 24, 2016 07:28pm
Sorry, how is this everyone else's problem? Deal with it privately. If you cannot get along, file for divorce and move on. Life is too short. This boring public spat over a private family matter is sickening.
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Maria Dec 24, 2016 07:40pm
"She was adjusting for three years" by being a narcissist silicon babe showing off her attributes in all kind of postures and (un)clothes? Not a very mature and sympathetic girl at all. Surreal to see the mother with a dupatta and talking about "values", may be she could have done a better job as a mother.
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ahmad Dec 24, 2016 09:42pm
Faryal Actions ( Dresses, Snapchat etc ) speaks louder than words ( Of Amir, In - laws, Parents)
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Goodfella Dec 24, 2016 09:46pm
Oh god everybody needs to stop being childish and going to the media. They need to realize the media doesn't care about ur family and only is using you to get some news. This is a private thing and should be kept between families and sorted that way. Instead of talking to the media, talk to each other.
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Tahir Lone Dec 24, 2016 10:11pm
I can't believe these are parents of Faryal... They are traditional......unlike Faryal who is opposite of them in this respect. Not surprisingly whilst pleading for acceptance of their daughter to Amir father... They didn't once criticise faryal public humiliation of her in laws. Overall I think faryal is in the wrong. If I was Amir.. I would be considering leaving her for treating Amirs family with contempt on every stage you could get her point scoring done on.
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Ziauddin Dec 24, 2016 10:24pm
Amir should have checked his eyes and brains before he got married. I am sure boxing must have caused serious damage to his ability to think correctly and impede his logic to select the right person for his life.
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Alex Dec 24, 2016 11:10pm
You can take paindos out of pind but can't remove the pind from paindos
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soloman Dec 24, 2016 11:47pm
They should teach their daughter the manners.
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Patan - Vietnam Dec 24, 2016 11:56pm
Amir Khan 's réputation is on the line: He needs to issue ultimatums to both: as he has via media. Wife and parents - dungle in media is killing the goose which lay golden eggs. First: Mind boggling is why Amir share his residence: disaster bound to happen - Secondly: Feryal is married , grown up lady, she does not need advise from in laws or any one else about dress, dupât à etc, and inlaws goes on TV to issue statements: sheer stupidity. Amir khan is the sole person to discuss these attire issues in private with his wife, after all he knows, see, perhaps approve . Remember she lives in London, in show biz, she is old enough to know - does not need free advises. With best wishes for Amir et al. .. Greetings from Vietnam
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saqib mughal Dec 25, 2016 12:35am
This woman waffles on so much
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Anum Dec 25, 2016 02:15am
Faryal's parents spoke in a very dignified manner; subtly highlighting that Amir's parents also have daughters too!
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Haider Dec 25, 2016 02:29am
Very sensible comments!
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Ali Dec 25, 2016 03:32am
I feel for Amir. And what has faryal done to herself with her lip job. She used to be so natural and beautiful looking..
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ga Dec 25, 2016 04:06am
Very sensible comments from Faryal's parents. Wish all of them the best.
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Syed Waqar Ali Dec 25, 2016 04:47am
Faryal's parents have a positive attitude. I wish Faryal and Amir Khan live a happy married life.
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ganesh saha Dec 25, 2016 04:52am
Is Amir a communal person? Why is he helping only Muslims? Pl. provide help all human being irrespective of cast, creed and religion.
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PK Dec 25, 2016 06:02am
The point where it really gets out of control and ends on disaster, involvement of parents, media. Both families should let the couple figure it out itself, demonstrate maturity and don't bring the dirty linen to the world.
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Saba Dec 25, 2016 07:15am
@Ovais because Amir is a paindu Mirpuri family
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Faps Dec 25, 2016 07:57am
Everything the lady said made sense until she said that Amir is doing good work for Muslims. Why just Muslims and not all of humanity?
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FMS2 Dec 25, 2016 08:52am
@Ovais If they had manners they would have told their daughter to keep off media. Why disclose priate maters to the world in the first place
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ali Dec 25, 2016 09:12am
American Vs Brtish Paindoos
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Ovais Dec 25, 2016 09:20am
@Aamir Khan I meant parents of course, it was a small mistake, its not like you guys dont make any mistakes?
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Sameer Dec 25, 2016 11:25am
Tell your daughter Faryal not to put her personal life on facebook for the world and this would be contained nice and easy.
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SDMEB Dec 26, 2016 05:34am
Well what can one say !I felt very sorry for Aunty as she seems cajoled! But going through such skirmishes is one of the vicissitudes of life. My good wishes with both the families.
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Ali Dec 26, 2016 10:02am
@Ovais that illmannered gave Amir Khan. They brought him up with discipline and dignity which reflects in amir respectively. Mannered parents have brought up their daughter so well and the result is infront of the world. This needs no explanation that who is mannered or not.
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Aamir Dec 27, 2016 12:29am
Respect their privacy and mind your business. Wish Amir and his wife the best!
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sultan mirza Dec 27, 2016 02:36pm
@Ovais her fathers silence speaks a thousand words as to the the underlying problem !!!
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sultan mirza Dec 27, 2016 02:40pm
It seems like it is all geared up for a book selling venture.Build up the story and wait anxiously!!! sorry to sound cynical....
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Kamran Dec 27, 2016 07:13pm
@Ovais How so? Because Faryal's parents are native Urdu speakers and Amir's parents first language is Punjabi? I have news for you - 95% of Pakistani's living in the UK have Punjabi as their first language. I guess all British Pakistani's are not "well mannered".
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hassan Dec 28, 2016 01:34am
@Kamran : To be honest, most British Pakistanis leave education after school.....
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Asad Khan Dec 28, 2016 03:14am
Faryal's mother is a very wise, humble and kind hearted lady. God bless you.
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Asad Khan Dec 28, 2016 03:23am
@Alex right on the money!!!
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Asad Khan Dec 28, 2016 03:27am
@Kamran these are the people responsible for the bad image of Pakistan in England ?
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Asad Khan Dec 28, 2016 03:29am
@SDMEB sorry, I don't quite get what you are trying to say.
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