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Pakistani actress Fajr Sheikh, one of the promising new faces in the entertainment industry, has entered a new chapter of her life as she got married in a beautiful ceremony in Karachi.

The 30-year-old actress began her career on the theatre stage before stepping into television. She announced the news of her marriage by sharing a series of heartwarming pictures and videos on Instagram. The posts instantly caught the attention of her fans, spreading joy across social media platforms.

In the photos, Fajr looked breathtaking in a deep red bridal dress adorned with traditional embellishments. Her elegant look was completed with classic bridal jewelry and soft makeup. The groom complemented her perfectly in a traditional black sherwani, creating a picture-perfect couple.

The ceremony took place in Karachi and was attended by close friends and family members. The event appeared to be a simple yet graceful celebration of love.

Soon after Fajr shared the images, her fans and fellow actors flooded social media with congratulatory messages, expressing their happiness and best wishes for the newlyweds. Many praised her radiant bridal look and the couple’s chemistry.

Fajr Sheikh stepped into television in 2022 with her debut drama Betiyaan, where her performance was widely appreciated. She continued to impress audiences with her roles in Qarz-e-Jaan and the horror film Deemak, showing versatility and emotional depth in her acting.

Earlier, even though Fajr did not always dream of being an actress, her early interests were rather different. She initially wished to work in the banking industry and studied accounting. Her career path changed in 2015 when she was offered a chance to work in a beauty salon commercial. That is what made her interested in performing arts. She auditioned for a number of roles afterward but was not picked at first.

Eager to learn, Fajr took admission at the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) to study acting formally. At the academy, she started taking part in theater, which slowly paved her way to professional acting. Her career in television finally gained momentum in 2021.

On a question about her personal life, Fajr jokingly explained how proposals for marriage have been a part of her life since a very young age. She remembered getting rishtas (proposals) already in eighth grade. Whenever she visited a family gathering or even a modest religious function like a milad, older women would turn up on her doorstep the following day with matchmaking agendas. At some point, she had to resolutely begin rejecting these proposals as they became overwhelming and obtrusive.

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