"She was attractive, but there was no love."
Hakeem Shahzad sparked outrage on social media after making a startling claim about his marriage to Dania Shah.
Dania is the widow of the late televangelist Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain.
In a recent podcast appearance, Hakeem claimed that he does not love his wife.
Their relationship was already controversial, and his statement has renewed public scrutiny.
During the interview, Hakeem said he never had romantic feelings for Dania Shah.
He explained that their marriage came about primarily due to legal matters and public speculation, not emotional attachment.
Hakeem said: “I’m a friendly person by nature, and I knew people would talk if I got too involved without a formal relationship.”
He added that Dania and her mother had initially approached him seeking legal support related to Dr Aamir Liaquat’s death.
Hakeem continued: “I never loved Dania Shah. She and her mother approached me for legal help. She was attractive, but there was no love.”
His blunt remarks have not been well received. On X, users criticised his tone and questioned why he would publicly demean someone he chose to marry.
One comment read: “He would not be famous today without Dania and yet this is how he talks about her.”
Another user stated: “Someone brought up in decent circumstances would never talk like that about his wife.”
The couple’s relationship has been under constant media attention, largely because of their connection to Aamir Liaquat.
Since their marriage, Hakeem and Dania have appeared in several televised discussions.
The couple often defend their union amid ongoing legal and societal challenges.
However, Hakeem’s recent remarks have shifted the tone from defence to damage control.
Critics argued that his words reflect a lack of respect and maturity, especially considering the delicate nature of their shared history.
Many have pointed to the broader issue of how public figures speak about their personal lives.
Others suggested that things might not be as calm as they seem on the surface.
A user said:
“This woman is bad luck. I bet Hakeem realises this now and regrets marrying her.”
Another wrote: “I don’t know why, but she is always involved in controversy. Means she is trouble.”
While Hakeem Shahzad may have intended to clarify rumours, his approach has only deepened public scepticism.
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