LAHORE – Former Pakistani film actress and stage performer Nargis has shared details about her personal and spiritual journey, saying that paying Zakat helped purify her earnings from the entertainment industry.
Speaking during a recent interview, Nargis reflected on her career, family life, and religious beliefs. She discussed how she managed her income during her years in showbiz and explained the importance of Zakat in her life.
According to local media reports, Nargis said she regularly paid Zakat from her earnings while working in films and theatre. She explained that she believes wealth becomes purified through Zakat and that she followed this practice throughout her career.
The former actress stated that she began earning money in 1992. Since then, she made it a habit to set aside 2.5 percent of her income as Zakat before bringing the money home. She said this practice remained an important part of her financial life during her years in the entertainment industry.
Nargis was once among the most recognized names in Lollywood films and stage performances. She gained popularity through her work in Pakistani cinema and theatre. After getting married, she stepped away from showbiz and shifted her focus to family life and business activities.
She is now running her own business in Lahore. In the interview, she also spoke about how her priorities changed after leaving the entertainment field.
Discussing her professional career, Nargis said she always viewed her work as a responsibility. She added that people would find it difficult to identify inappropriate dancing in her body of work. She maintained that she tried to uphold certain standards throughout her career.
The former actress also shared her experience of performing Hajj this year. She described the pilgrimage as an emotional and memorable journey.
According to Nargis, the respect, kindness, and affection she received from fellow pilgrims deeply moved her. She said the experience left a lasting impact on her and strengthened her spiritual connection.
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Her comments have attracted attention from fans and followers, who continue to take interest in her life after leaving the entertainment industry.
