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Veteran Pakistani actor and writer Mohsin Gillani recently appeared on Good Morning Pakistan with host Nida Yasir, where he shared his perspective on the common and ongoing issue of conflicts between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law in Pakistani households.

Known for his roles in popular dramas like Always, Aik pal, Rang Mahaland classic PTV serials, Gillani is respected for his seasoned experience and candid observations. On the morning show, he spoke openly about the emotional dynamics and cultural expectations that often fuel friction after a son’s marriage.

Gillani explained, “When a daughter-in-law enters the household, the mother-in-law often feels that her son has been taken away. Meanwhile, the bride’s family also worries about how their beloved daughter will adjust, even though they pray for her happiness.” He highlighted a growing mindset among some girls, who are taught by their families to seek a separate home after marriage, which can sow the seeds of conflict early on.

He added that when a son starts giving more time and attention to his wife—as is natural in a new marriage—it may feel like a loss to the mother. “She feels as though her son has been trapped by the wife,” he said, calling this perception harmful to family harmony.

Gillani also pointed fingers at the role of girls’ families, urging them to prepare their daughters better for married life. “They should teach house chores and guide them that it is the wife’s responsibility to cook for her husband,” he stated. He further advised mothers-in-law to be patient and tolerant with their daughters-in-law, for the sake of their sons.

His remarks have sparked debate online, with some agreeing and others calling for a more balanced view of gender roles in marriage.

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