Tennis star Sania Mirza's father, Imran Mirza, responded on Saturday, January 20, confirming that Sania opted for 'khula,' exercising her right as a Muslim woman to unilaterally divorce Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik. The announcement came as Malik shared news of his marriage to popular Pakistani actor Sana Javed.
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| Sania Mirza's Father Confirms Unilateral Divorce as Shoaib Malik Announces Marriage to Sana Javed |
Key Points:
- Shoaib Malik officially announces his marriage to actor Sana Javed.
- Speculations surrounding Sania and Shoaib's separation had circulated over the past year.
- Sania Mirza's father confirms the divorce, citing the Muslim practice of 'khula.'
Despite the ongoing rumors, both Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik had maintained a tight-lipped stance on their personal affairs. However, on Wednesday, January 17, Sania shared a cryptic post about 'divorce' on Instagram, adding fuel to the speculations.
On Saturday, Shoaib Malik and Sana Javed took to social media to share pictures from their wedding ceremony. Sana also updated her Instagram bio from Sana Javed to Sana Shoaib Malik, officially confirming their union.
Rumors of Shoaib Malik's relationship with Sana Javed surfaced last February when he extended birthday wishes to the actor. The post, featuring a shared photo, gained widespread attention.
Despite the speculations, the couple did not confirm their divorce, celebrating their son Izhaan Mirza Malik's 5th birthday in Dubai last year. Even as Sania played her final Grand Slam match at the Australian Open, Shoaib Malik penned a heartfelt note, praising her career achievements. The duo also hosted a talk show together in the UAE last year.
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