Famous Punjabi folk singer Arif Lohar has shared his emotional story about raising his children alone after the death of his wife in 2021. In a recent interview on Suno TV, the veteran singer spoke openly about how life has changed for him and his family since that heartbreaking loss.
During the conversation, Arif Lohar described the pain of losing his wife as something that can never truly be healed. He said that a mother’s role in a family is priceless and that no one can ever replace her. “Motherhood is divine. There’s no substitute for it,” he said with deep emotion. “I can never be their mother, but after her passing, I changed. I am no longer the stern father I used to be.”
Before his wife’s death, Arif Lohar admitted that he used to be a strict and disciplined father who focused mainly on providing for his family and maintaining order at home. However, after her passing, everything about his approach to parenting changed. He realized that his children needed emotional comfort more than anything else.
A L S O R E A D
Taylor Swift Breaks Multiple Records as ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Tops UK Charts
“When she was alive, I never worried about how to make the children smile,” he shared. “She did that beautifully. But after she was gone, I had no idea how to keep them happy or what to say to make things better. It was the hardest time of my life.”
Arif Lohar said that the days after his wife’s death were full of confusion and sadness. He often found himself sitting quietly, wondering what he could do to ease his children’s pain. He felt lost as a father trying to fill a mother’s place. “I had no option but to be there for them in every possible way,” he said softly. “I didn’t know what to do or how to make things right, but I knew I couldn’t give up.”
To cope with his grief and connect with his children, he turned to the one thing that had always given him strength—music. Music, he said, became a bridge between him and his sons. Slowly, he started involving them in his musical world, teaching them about instruments, rhythm, and the deep traditions of Punjabi folk music.
“I introduced them to my world of music,” he said with a small smile. “It gives me peace when they join me on stage. They are my biggest fans.”
His sons soon began to develop a strong interest in music. They started performing alongside their father at shows, bringing new energy and joy into his life. Watching them sing and play filled him with pride and comfort. For Arif Lohar, these shared moments of music have become a way to honor his late wife’s memory and keep the family close.
He believes that through music, he and his children have found healing and purpose. “When I see them smiling again, I feel she’s still with us somehow,” he said, looking emotional. “Maybe this is her way of keeping us together.”
Arif Lohar’s story is more than just about music—it’s about love, strength, and resilience. Despite facing a devastating loss, he has continued to move forward, guided by his children and his art. His journey as a single parent shows how a father’s heart can expand to fill the roles of both parents when life demands it.
Today, audiences across Pakistan and abroad admire not only Arif Lohar’s powerful voice but also the touching bond he shares with his sons. When they perform together, fans cheer loudly, celebrating both the music and the family’s unity. Many see it as a symbol of hope—proof that love and togetherness can help heal even the deepest wounds.
Through his music and his role as a devoted father, Arif Lohar continues to inspire many. His story reminds us that while life can bring deep sorrow, it can also offer new beginnings. The legacy of his late wife lives on in every song he performs with his sons, showing that family and music together can create strength even after great loss.