Zarina Wahab reacts to son Sooraj Pancholi’s acquittal and Rabya Khan’s statement: If she wants to continue fighting, let her do it

On Friday, a special court of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) acquitted actor Sooraj Pancholi of all charges including abetment of suicide of fellow actor Jiah Khan in 2013. Sooraj’s mother, Zarina Wahab, is overjoyed that justice has been done and cannot thank God enough for finally bringing the truth to light in front of the entire world.

“Kehte hain na bhagwaan ke ghar der hai, andher nahi. This was an excellent illustration of it. 10 years is a long time, but God is amazing. He’s given us all a sigh of relief. Mujhe sirf upar wale par hi bharosa tha,” she says breathing a sigh of relief.

While the Pancholi family celebrates the case’s triumph, Jiah Khan’s mother, Rabya Khan said that she will continue fighting and seek justice for her daughter. Ask Zarina what she wants to say to Rabya’s statement, and she tells us, “Usko maine Allah he hawaale kar dia hai and wahi jawaab dega. I have nothing to say to her. God always serves justice and he did it this time as well. Jo Rabya ke saath karna hai, wo Allah karega. If she wants to continue fighting, let her do it. She also knows what the truth is. Maloom hone ke baad bhi woh aisa kar rahi hai, toh it’s her personal lookout. I don’t have anything to add to that.”

Zarina claims she had no expectations from anyone throughout these 10 years. “We never begged for assistance. Na kuch maanga, humne na kisi ke aage haath phelaaye. Sirf supar waale se hi dua maangte the aur upar wale ne humaari sunn li. He took his own time, par insaaf toh mila,” she adds.

However, she is quick to add that a lot has happened in the past decade. While Sooraj had to go through humiliation, the family lived in constant anxiety. “Bahut saari cheezein hui in 10 saalon mein. Jo hona nahi tha, wo ho gaya. But what can we do now. We can’t change what has happened. 10 saal nikal gaye par lagta hai ki jaise sab kal ki baat hai.” she says.

That being said, she is finally happy today that her son can now has a new life to look forward to. “Sooraj can think peacefully now, and he will soon start afresh. He will definitely do something better and good in life and career now,” she concludes.