Exploring Interfaith Marriages In Bollywood: From Sonakshi Sinha To Kareena Kapoor
Bollywood actresses often face challenges when marrying outside their religion. Sonakshi Sinha recently married Zaheer Iqbal on June 23, 2024, despite facing criticism for marrying a Muslim man. She remained unfazed by the negative comments. As we celebrate Sonakshi's wedding, let's explore other Bollywood actresses who married Muslim men.
Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor, known for her grace, married Saif Ali Khan, following in the footsteps of her mother-in-law Sharmila Tagore. The couple now has two sons together.
Malaika Arora
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Malaika Arora (@malaikaaroraofficial)Malaika Arora was married to Arbaaz Khan, Salman Khan's brother. They later divorced, and Malaika was rumoured to be in a relationship with Arjun Kapoor.
Sangeeta Bijlani
Sangeeta Bijlani married Mohammad Azharuddin in 1996 after a long relationship. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in divorce in 2010.
Amrita Arora
Amrita Arora tied the knot with Shakeel Ladak. Her mother is Catholic and her father is Punjabi, so convincing her parents for an inter-faith marriage wasn't difficult.
Ratna Pathak Shah
Ratna Pathak Shah married Naseeruddin Shah in 1982 when marrying a Muslim man was significant. Fortunately, Ratna faced no issues convincing her parents to accept Naseeruddin.
Reena Roy
Reena Roy married Pakistani cricketer Mohsin Khan in 1983 and moved to Mumbai after their wedding. However, their marriage eventually ended in divorce.
The stories of these actresses highlight the challenges and triumphs of inter-faith marriages in Bollywood. Despite societal pressures, they followed their hearts and made personal choices that reflect their love and commitment.
Story first published: Monday, June 24, 2024, 16:18 [GST]
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