Pakistani woman dances
Wedding anniversaries are a common cause for celebration, but have you ever heard of someone throwing a party for their divorce anniversary? Well, that’s exactly what Azima Ihsan, a Pakistani mother of three, did—and she did it with style! In a now-viral Instagram video, Azima marked two years of her divorce by dancing her heart out to Coke Studio Pakistan’s soulful track ‘Maghron La’. Draped in a stunning lehenga—reminiscent of a bridal outfit—she embraced her newfound freedom with grace and a whole lot of grooves.
Pakistani woman dances
The video quickly gained traction, not just for Azima’s impressive moves but for the powerful message behind them. In her post, she joked about the song being the ultimate anthem for divorced desi women, tagging @coke_studio, @sabrisistersofficial, and @rizzyrozeo. The text overlaid on her reel read: “POV: You found the perfect song to dance to as a recently divorced Pakistani, mother of three.”
Pakistani woman dances
Azima’s celebration, however, went beyond the dance floor. Through her captions, she highlighted the stigma surrounding divorce in Pakistani society—especially for women. “We act like ‘divorce’ is a dirty word… Yes, it’s hard & heartbreaking,” she admitted. But Azima is living proof that there’s life—and happiness—after divorce. “I dance through it. I laugh through it. Life isn’t as bad as I was told it would be. The opposite, actually,” she wrote, challenging societal norms with every step.
Pakistani woman dances
Her message for women in toxic marriages was clear and bold: “Marriage should be built on love and respect, not fear of stigma. I see too many Pakistani women sacrificing themselves just to avoid that ‘divorced’ label. To them, I say: Your happiness matters.”
Pakistani woman dances
Azima’s story is a reminder that life goes on—and sometimes, it’s worth dancing about.
