Farah Khan recalls seeing Sania distressed: ‘Never saw her like this before’

Sania Mirza Shares Emotional Struggles After Divorce

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has opened up about the emotional and personal challenges she faced following her divorce from former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik.
In a recent conversation on an Indian YouTube channel, Sania revealed that the period after the separation was among the toughest phases of her life.

‘Single parenting is the hardest job’

Director and choreographer Farah Khan, who also appeared in the conversation, emphasised that Sania is now a single mother, saying:

“There is no harder job than being a single parent. We all have our journeys, and we have to choose what is best.”

Sania shared that balancing her responsibilities as a mother, while working and continuing her studies, often leaves her exhausted.

Sania describes moment of distress

The tennis star said she has always avoided publicly showing her struggles, but admitted there was a moment when she was in extreme distress.

She recalled that Farah Khan visited her on set, encouraging her to go live for the show.

“If Farah hadn’t been there, I wouldn’t have been able to do it,” Sania said.

Farah added that she was frightened by the moment, admitting she had never seen Sania experience a panic attack before.

Divorce finalized in January 2024

Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik’s divorce became public in January 2024, ending one of the region’s most high-profile celebrity marriages.

The interview offers a rare glimpse into Sania’s private struggles as she navigates life as a single mother, public figure, and professional athlete.