Fatima Sana Shaikh Expresses Outrage Over Iraq's Proposal to Lower Marriage Age to 9 Years

Fatima Sana Shaikh, known for her powerful performances in various roles, including her portrayal of Indira Gandhi in the movie Sam Bahadur, recently expressed her concern over a significant social issue. The actress, who started her career as a child artist, often voices her opinions on social and political matters. This time, Fatima has shared her thoughts on Iraq's recent proposal to lower the legal marriage age for girls to just nine years.

Fatima Sana Shaikh Condemns Iraq's Marriage Law Proposal

Fatima Sana Shaikh strongly criticized Iraq's proposal to reduce the legal marriage age for girls from 15 to 9 years, calling it "horrifying." She expressed her outrage through an Instagram story, sharing a news link titled, "Iraq plans to reduce the legal marriage age for girls from 15 to 9 years."

Actress Expresses Anger

Reacting to the news, Fatima wrote, "Uff! What does this even mean?" The proposed bill in Iraq's parliament has sparked widespread controversy and concern. The bill aims to amend the personal status law, which currently sets the minimum marriage age at 18 years. If passed, it would allow citizens to choose between religious or civil authorities for family matters, potentially lowering the marriage age to an alarming nine years.

From Child Artist to Popular Actress

Fatima Sana Shaikh gained immense popularity in 2016 with her role as wrestler Geeta Phogat in the film Dangal, where Aamir Khan played the character of Mahavir Phogat. Fatima's journey in the entertainment industry began as a child artist in the 1997 film Ishq. Since then, she has worked in several films, including Thugs of Hindostan, Aakash vani, Ludo, Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari, Ajeeb Daastaans, Dhak Dhak, and Sam Bahadur. Click here for the latest news from Bollywood, Hollywood, South Film Industry, Bhojpuri and TV world… Click here to join the Facebook Page, Twitter Page, YouTube page, and Instagram of Bollywood Mascot!