Music composer Ismail Darbar, known for his work in films like ‘Devdas’ and ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’, praised his daughter-in-law Gauahar Khan as a wonderful mother to his grandchild. However, he also revealed that he is old-fashioned and avoids watching Gauahar’s work to prevent any confrontations.
Ismail Darbar highlights his second wife Ayesha’s sacrifice
In an interview with Vickey Lalwani, Darbar explained his viewpoint by talking about his second wife, Ayesha, who left her career to raise their family. He said, “However, the greatest thing my wife Ayesha did was stop working for her child’s sake. She was making Rs 5 lakh a month through shows at the time and was also getting acting offers. But she never said that she wanted to sing or perform. Even when I was in need of money, she didn’t offer to earn for us.“
He praises Gauahar Khan’s relationship with Zaid Darbar
Talking about daughter in law, actress Gauahar Khan, Darbar said, “All I know is that she has a wonderful relationship with Zaid, and that she is a wonderful mother. There is no harm in being honest about this.”
Composer says only Zaid can advise Gauahar
Darbar further revealed why he does not watch Gauahar’s shows, “Look, I come from a backward family. We used to turn away whenever a sensuous type of scene came in a movie. This happens in our house even today. Gauahar is a part of our family now, and we are responsible for her reputation.”Darbar made it clear that only his son has the right to guide Gauahar regarding her work, “But I can’t tell her not to work; that right belongs only to Zaid. So, I don’t indulge in activities that might bother me.”
Ismail Darbar justifies his decision to stay away
Darbar said, “I’m not one to mince my words. I know that I will not be able to tolerate what I see, and if I am not able to tolerate what I see, I will confront them.”
About Gauahar Khan and Zaid Darbar
Gauahar Khan and Zaid Darbar tied the knot in 2020. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Zehaan, in 2023. Last month, they became parents again with the birth of their second son on September 1, 2025.
