Irshad Bhatti, a renowned Pakistani journalist and anchor, is well-known for his candid analysis and daily current affairs vlogs, which attract a large audience. He also participates in prime-time talk shows as an analyst and has a YouTube channel with nearly 590K subscribers. Recently, Bhatti made headlines by announcing his second marriage to former actress Sama Raj. His first wife, who passed away from cancer, left behind two children.
Irshad Bhatti’s Nikkah: The Emotional Story Behind It
In a recent emotional revelation, Irshad Bhatti shared the deeply personal reasons behind his decision to remarry. “Talking about my family has always been difficult,” he began. “May Allah grant her a higher place in Jannah. I never shared pictures of my kids because my first wife didn’t want them to be in the public eye. We never appeared on Sohail Warraich’s show. Today, I feel the need to talk about my second marriage because so many people have been congratulating me on my decision. Yes, I have married Sama Raj.”
Bhatti further explained, “It was a decision I couldn’t avoid. It was incredibly tough. When my first wife passed away, I lost so much — a friend, my children’s mother, my love, and my constant support. She was the one who prayed for me. I also lost my mother at a young age, which made my childhood very difficult. I didn’t want my kids to go through the same pain.”
He also shared, “Our home needed someone to take care of us during a time of crisis. Sama Raj was always there for us, a close friend, and though I never considered marrying her initially, she proved to be a pillar of support. My children were comfortable with her, and she is not only an amazing woman but also a deeply religious person.”
Fans have praised Irshad Bhatti for his decision, offering their best wishes and prayers for both his late wife and his new marriage.
