Pakistan, Nov. 1 -- Renowned Pakistani actor Moammar Rana and his wife, Mehnaz, have ended their nearly 28-year marriage after a family court in Lahore granted her khula (judicial divorce), bringing an end to one of the film industry's widely recognised relationships.

Family Court Judge Zahid Bashir issued the khula decree in favour of Mehnaz following arguments presented by her lawyer, Khadija Siddiqui.

The couple married on October 24, 1998, when Rana was at the peak of his acting career and have two daughters together. Mehnaz had long been supportive of her husband's professional journey and frequently accompanied him at film-related events. According to the divorce petition, Mehnaz alleged that Rana physically assaulted her and verb...