Sania Mirza, the Indian tennis player, and her husband, Shoaib Malik, Pakistani cricketer, will co-star on a new reality program. Although the information itself is not shocking, many fans are baffled by the announcement’s timing.
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The couple was allegedly planning to separate and get divorced, according to rumours that persisted over the past week. Fans are wondering if the reports are accurate or if it was all a publicity stunt. However, Sania and Shoaib have not yet commented on it.
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Sania and Shoaib Malik will appear together on The Mirza Malik Show, according to an Instagram post shared on the night of November 12 by the Pakistani OTT service Urduflix. Sharing a poster of the show featuring the star couple, the post read, “The Mirza Malik Show very soon only on Urduflix.”
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The poster depicted Sania and Shoaib standing in front of a green wall, with her hand on his shoulder. The Burj Khalifa was visible in the background through a window. It is worth mentioning here that the couple is currently based in Dubai.
What is The Mirza Malik Show?
For those who are unaware, Shoaib revealed the show’s first trailer and announcement back in March. He had mentioned that “The Mirza Malik Show” would debut on Urduflix, Pakistan’s first Urdu OTT service.
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According to a report published in Thebridge.in, the chat show, hosted by the world’s top athletes, will have one-hour episodes with hilarious, upbeat, and inspiring content. It will not likely include anything remotely controversial regarding the India-Pakistan connection that will put viewers in an awkward situation.
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According to the report, The Shoaib & Sania Show will be similar to The Kapil Sharma Show, one of the most well-liked comedies in India, but it will also be suitable for families and not just be pure humour.
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Sania and Shoaib married in 2010 and relocated to Dubai. In 2018, they welcomed their son Izhaan. A week ago, Pakistani media reported that the two were finalizing legal procedures to end their marriage. There have even been rumours linking Shoaib to Pakistani model Ayesha Omar. So far, the couple has remained silent on the subject.
