Sania Mirza’s father clarifies after Shoaib Malik’s marriage

The news of Shoaib Malik’s marriage to Pakistani actor Sana Javed sent shockwaves through the sports and entertainment worlds, prompting a flurry of online searches for details. Soon after, Sania Mirza’s father, Imran Mirza, revealed that his daughter had obtained a ‘khula’ divorce from Shoaib Malik before his new marriage. The term ‘khula’ in Islam refers to a woman voluntarily seeking separation from her husband.

Imran Mirza clarified, “Prior to this marriage, my daughter and the 41-year-old former cricketer had legally divorced through ‘khula.'” Previously, Sania Mirza had shared cryptic messages on social media, hinting at potential issues in their marital relationship, although she had not explicitly confirmed their separation.

The cross-border marriage between Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik has come to an end. Shoaib Malik announced on Saturday that he had married Pakistani actor Sana Javed in Karachi after finalizing his divorce from Sania Mirza.

Sana Javed, known for her roles in popular dramas and Pakistani films, was previously married to singer Umair Jaiswal in 2020, but reports of their divorce emerged two months ago. Sania Mirza, one of India’s greatest tennis players with over two decades of career achievements, announced her retirement last year.

Sana Javed, born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in 1993, is a Pakistani actress recognized for her roles in dramas like Khaani, Ruswai, and Dunk. She was previously married to Pakistani actor and singer-songwriter Umair Jaiswal in 2020, with the couple divorcing in 2023. Following her marriage to Shoaib Malik, Sana Javed changed her Instagram bio to “Sana Shoaib Malik.”

The news of the divorce between Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik has left fans reeling, as the couple had been considered one of the most celebrated cross-border love stories. The circumstances surrounding their separation have sparked intense speculation and discussion online, with many expressing sadness and surprise at the turn of events.