“In the very early years of our marriage I took seriously ill and I had...” — Saira Banu Quote

“In the very early years of our marriage I took seriously ill and I had to be hospitalised in London. Leaving everything aside, my Jaan was by my side, staying awake at times while I slept secure in the knowledge that I have strong hands clasping my hand, praying silently for my recovery.”

“In my family, I've seen women being devoted to their husbands. I grew up watching that. To me, it is a very natural thing.”

“I am not being a martyr when I say that I don't regret putting my career on the backburner.”

“Marriage isn't always cupcakes and Jesus juice, but it's important to show each other your marriage is a priority and that you still love them.”

“Marriage is becoming sort of fake. It's almost like a handbag. Everybody wants the newest, greatest and latest. It becomes an event, and it's definitely a status symbol in our society. I'm not saying it shouldn't be; it absolutely should be - but you shouldn't be focusing on that.”

“One of the things that gets confused often is the difference between marriage and good marriage. Marriage is a theoretical concept of the institution, and 'you should be married,' is actually meaningless. Marriage is pretty meaningless without the notion of having a specific person to whom you are married.”