In one of the most touching gestures seen in Pakistani showbiz recently, actor Emmad Irfani and his wife Maryam chose to celebrate the birthday of their late son Zaviyar in the most beautiful and selfless way possible, by bringing smiles to the faces of orphaned children at an SOS Village.
Zaviyar Irfani was born in 2012 and sadly passed away on May 12, 2023, at a very young age. His sudden loss left the family and fans across Pakistan heartbroken.
This year, instead of mourning in private, Emmad and his wife,Maryam, visited SOS Village, where they cut a birthday cake for Zaviyar alongside the children living there. They spent quality time with the kids, bringing warmth, food, and joy to those who grew up without parents.
Emmad has previously spoken about the deep pain of losing his son, describing Zaviyar as “an angel sent from the heavens” who arrived to push him toward becoming a better person. He has said that while the wound of losing a child never fully heals, moving forward with strength is the only choice a parent has.
Emmad and Maryam set a powerful example of how grief can be turned into inspiration and how one family’s pain can become a source of happiness for others.
Emmad, who married fashion designer Maryam Shafaat in 2010, is a celebrated Pakistani actor and model known for hit dramas across Geo TV, ARY Digital, and Hum TV. Beyond his on-screen success, it is this act of quiet, heartfelt charity that has truly won the nation’s heart.
Fans and fellow celebrities flooded social media with prayers, praising the couple for keeping Zaviyar’s memory alive in such a meaningful and generous way. May little Zaviyar’s soul rest in eternal peace.
