Gauahar Khan Thanks Zaid Darbar for Being Her ‘Calm’ Amidst Career Chaos, Days After Father-in-Law’s Comments

The actor penned a loving birthday note to her husband, praising his loyalty and support after music director Ismail Darbar expressed reservations about her continuing work post-motherhood.

Gauahar Khan, the popular actor and model, has expressed profound gratitude to her husband, Zaid Darbar, crediting him for providing “calm and assurance” in her “chaotic work life.” The heartfelt tribute was shared on Friday on her Instagram, arriving just days after Zaid’s father, renowned music director Ismail Darbar, publicly stated that he had reservations about her continuing her career after becoming a wife and mother.

A Heartfelt Birthday Wish for Zaid

Gauahar’s lengthy post was a birthday dedication to her “Jaanu,” Zaid Darbar. She accompanied the message with a compilation of intimate pictures and videos showing the couple celebrating festivals, travelling, relaxing at home, and enjoying fun parties, often captured hugging and posing together.

The couple, who married in December 2020, are parents to two sons, Zehaan (born May 2023) and Farwaan (born September 1, 2025).

Gauahar began her note by reflecting on their journey: “A walk in the park, a walk on the beach, a walk through the mountains, everything and more that I wished for to experience this beautiful walk of life, with my birthday boy, my Jaanu, @zaid_darbar. Alhamdulillah, it’s exactly what I got.”

The core of her message focused on the support Zaid offers her professionally and personally. “Thank you for bringing the calm and assurance in my chaotic work life, thank you for giving me two beautiful baby boys, thank you for being the best travel companion ever, thank you for being an amazing dad to Zehaan and now Farwaan,” she wrote.

She also praised his character and commitment to her family: “Thank you for making my family your own, thank you for being your honest, loyal, hardworking self. May Allah bless you at every step of life.”

Concluding her emotional post, she added, “You have the biggest heart I know, most thoughtful and caring towards one and all. I love ur Sohail Khan dance moves. Best ever, even though you eye my Gucci perfume. #insidejoke. I forgive u. I love you sooooo much. Happy birthday meri jaan (my love). Allahumma baarik lahu. #neverseenbeforefootage.”

Context: Ismail Darbar’s Stance on Gauahar’s Career

Gauahar’s public declaration of support for Zaid comes shortly after her father-in-law, Ismail Darbar, made comments about her career. Speaking to Vickey Lalwani, Ismail praised Gauahar as a wonderful mother but revealed his traditional perspective on the matter.

“Main ye sochta hoon ki Gauahar ab humari ghar ki izzat hai toh main ab ye toh nahi bol sakta na ki tum ab kaam chhor do… Woh mera right nahi hai woh agar right hai toh Zaid ka hai (I am from a family which has an old-school thinking in this matter. Gauahar holds a name for our family now but I can’t say that you leave everything. That right Zaid has),” he had said.

Gauahar Khan, last seen in the projects Lovely Lolla and Fauji 2, has clearly affirmed that her husband, Zaid, respects and encourages her professional journey.

---