Maya Khan Reveals Physical Abuse by In-Laws Before Television Comeback

KARACHI: (Showbiz Desk) – Pakistani television host Maya Khan has spoken about a traumatic incident from 2020, revealing that she was physically assaulted by her in-laws just one night before receiving an offer to return to television.

During a recent talk show appearance, Maya recalled the difficult phase of her life when she was away from the entertainment industry and struggling to secure professional opportunities.

She revealed that she was preparing to make a comeback when she experienced a distressing incident at home. According to Maya, her in-laws physically assaulted her, leaving her seriously injured just a night before she was scheduled to resume her television career.

The television host said medical examinations and legal formalities were completed following the incident, adding that medical reports were prepared within the required 12-hour period.

Recalling the day she signed her new television contract, Maya said her hand was still injured and covered with a bandage.

Despite the painful circumstances, she remembered looking towards the sky and turning to Allah as she embarked on a new chapter of her professional journey.

Maya also addressed reports about her previous earnings, particularly claims that she used to receive Rs2.5 million per month for hosting morning shows.

Clarifying her financial situation, she explained that her circumstances had changed considerably by 2020, when she accepted a television assignment for Rs400,000.

She also recalled how news channel representatives would question television hosts about their salaries. Maya said she had always justified her earnings through her professional performance and contributions to the industry.

Highlighting her career achievements, she noted that she was among the first television anchors to take programmes to public places and introduce live street-based shows.