Legendary Punjabi film actress Anjuman ties the knot

Anjuman said Ali is a nice person and his family gave me a lot of respect.

LAHORE (Dunya News) - Legendary film star Anjuman Shaheen, one of the most successful artists of Punjabi cinema, has tied the knot to fellow producer and director Waseem  Lucky  Ali.

The secret wedding of the 64-year-old actress took place on June 17 and was attended by only close family and friends. But the news was revealed earlier this week when pictures of the ceremony were leaked onto social media.

Speaking to Dunya News, Anjuman said loneliness was the main reason to tie the knot, adding that she had sought permission from her children first. She said it is our religious right to decide our future. She said I just met Ali 5 months ago.

Anjuman said Ali is nice person and his family gave me a lot of respect. She said I was searching for a good life partner. She asked the fans to pray for her and said she would remain part of film industry.

Anjuman was one of the most popular actresses in the Punjabi film industry who shot to stardom in the 1980s and 1990s starring in films like Wadey Ki Zanjeer, Sher Khan, Chan Varyam, Jeedar, and others.

She is known for starring in lead roles alongside legendary Punjabi film actor Sultan Rahi, and has also co-starred with in non-Punjabi films with leading actors like Waheed Murad, Mohammad Ali, and Nadeem.

This is the film actress  second marriage. Her first husband, a former grade-21 income tax officer named Mubeen Malik, was shot in Lahore six years ago. She has three children from her first marriage.