Veteran actor Firdous Jamal, known for his roles in iconic television dramas like Waris, Manchalay Ka Sauda, Sayebaan Seeshey Ka, Anaa, and Pyare Afzal, recently shared his life’s latest chapter in an interview with YouTuber Ambreen Fatima.

After recovering from a cancer diagnosis he received in December 2022, Jamal disclosed that he has since chosen to live in isolation, away from his family.

“I have left my family after I recovered from the cancer because I didn’t want my family to suffer because of me,” Jamal stated.

“Sometimes, you become the reason for others’ pain, and I didn’t want that. Also, my kids are now settled. I know that they are doing good on their own.” Reflecting on his family’s response to his decision, Jamal shared that he believes they [his family] have found peace without him. “I think my family is quite peaceful without me. I have always been quite fond of isolation, and now I don’t want to create hurdles for others just because of myself,” he explained.