Influencer and content creator Zaid Darbar, son of seasoned music composer Ismail Darbar, has opened up in regards to the difficult emotional impact of his childhood following his parents’ separation. In a recent interaction, he revealed that his life modified drastically after his parents split when he was just 10 years old, and that he began living on his own soon after. His candid recollection sheds light on the responsibility he took on at a young age and the way those early struggles shaped his outlook on life.
Zaid Darbar Opens Up About Living Alone Since The Age Of 12
Zaid said his early years taught him hard lessons about responsibility and independence. “My childhood has taught me so much,” he told Mirchi Plus. “If you end up 10 and your parents get separated, they usually get married again… Emotionally, we were damaged. For the reason that age of 12, I even have lived alone, alone as in alone.”
He also reflected on his early confrontation with financial realities after his family split. “I understood on the age of 10 that you have got to work hard and you have got to earn money to administer your household. I understood that you would be able to’t do anything without earning money.” During that point, he took on several responsibilities, including supporting his younger sister and dealing as a dancer and trainer with Shiamak Davar’s troupe to earn.
His comments underline how his family’s breakup and his early independence left an enduring impact on him, shaping each his personal resilience and sense of responsibility well into maturity.
Background on Ismail Darbar And Family Dynamics
Ismail Darbar, best known for his iconic compositions in movies corresponding to Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Devdas, has spoken publicly about his two marriages and the circumstances surrounding his relationships. In past interviews, he discussed his second marriage and denied forcing his second wife, formerly often called Preeti, to convert to Islam, emphasising that she did so of her own accord. “She dresses me till this present day, she ties my shoelaces,” he said, highlighting her continued role in his life.
Zaid’s older years have also intersected along with his personal life; he married actress Gauahar Khan in December 2020, and the couple now has two sons. Despite this, his reflections about his childhood reveal a formative period marked by emotional upheaval and early maturity
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