KARACHI (Showbiz Desk): Pakistani actor Babrik Shah has made heartbreaking revelations about the tragic death of his young son and the changes the loss brought to his life.
In a recent interview with a private fashion magazine, the actor spoke candidly about his son’s death and the difficulties he faced in its aftermath.
Babrik Shah revealed a striking coincidence surrounding his son’s birth and death. He said that when his wife was pregnant with their fourth child, she drank excessive amounts of water and ate ice. Coincidentally, their fourth son later lost his life in a drowning incident. According to the actor, his son was born on the 21st of Ramadan, and he also passed away during the holy month.
The actor said that, with time, he had learned to endure the immense grief and accept that every blessing bestowed by Allah is a trust. While children usually bury their parents, he had to bury his own son. He said every parent hopes that their children will not pass away before them. He also described his son as exceptionally intelligent.
Babrik Shah said he did not leave his home for six months following his son’s death. It was another major tragedy in his life that he had to find the strength to overcome. In this context, he had once said during a programme that he was like pure gold and that changing him would not be easy.
Explaining how he developed a sense of humour, the actor said it was actually an attempt to ease his wife’s grief. He would perform funny antics and create a light-hearted atmosphere at home to distract her from her sorrow, as she would sit alone in their room at night and cry.
Concluding his remarks, Babrik Shah said everyone has to face their share of sorrows and trials in life, but patience is the key to success.
It may be recalled that Babrik Shah suffered a devastating loss in December 2022 when his youngest son, Zavyar Shah, drowned in a tragic incident at the residential society where the family lived in Lahore.