Pakistan, June 23 -- Former Pakistani actress Areej Fatima, once known for her powerful performances in hit dramas, has re-emerged in a new spiritual light. Now settled in the U.S. state of Ohio, the ex-actress has embraced wearing the hijab, marking a major personal transformation that has sparked mixed reactions online.

Areej, who left the entertainment industry in 2019 after the success of her drama Hassad, is now a mother of two and a popular digital content creator with 1.6 million followers on Instagram. She married Dr. Uzair Ali in 2017 and has since kept a low public profile while sharing glimpses of her life online.

A few days ago, Areej shared a heartfelt Instagram reel titled "A New Beginning", in which she appeared in full h...