Kareena Kapoor To Ratna Pathak, 5 Times Bollywood Celebrities Opened Up About Their Inter-faith Marriage

True love transcends religion and caste, and Bollywood has shown this time and again. Many Bollywood celebrity couples have married regardless of societal negativity and have spoken positively about their inter-faith marriages. Below, we look at five celebrities who shared their experiences with inter-faith marriages, proving that love has no boundaries.

Bollywood Celebrities Who Opened Up About Their Inter-faith Marriage

Kareena Kapoor On Her Inter-faith Marriage With Saif Ali Khan

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan got married on October 16, 2012, in Mumbai, after years of dating. Kareena talked about her marriage with Saif, emphasising that she never focused on their age difference or differing faiths. At Express Adda, Kareena Kapoor noted that people spend too much time discussing inter-faith relationships and that it doesn't matter.

According to India Today, she said, “We spend so much time discussing inter-faith (relationships). So much energy, so much that they are 10 years apart. The important thing is to have fun. The most important thing between Saif and I is that we like each other and enjoy our company. How should it matter what faith he follows or what his age is, that isn’t even a point of discussion.”

Richa Chadha On Her Inter-faith Marriage With Ali Fazal

Bollywood power couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, whose love story began on the set of the movie 'Fukrey,' got married in an intimate ceremony under the Special Marriage Act in 2020 during the pandemic. Despite coming from different religious backgrounds, Richa shared in an interview with Galatta India that true love transcends such boundaries. According to the Indian Express, she said, "If you stand firm with your choice and your immediate family is supportive of you, nobody else really matters. A human being is a human being first, and when you fall in love, your search has no filters. When you fall in love, that’s what it is."

Ratna Pathak On Her Inter-faith Marriage With Naseeruddin Shah

Ratna Pathak Shah is known for her candid opinions on life and society. Besides her work in unconventional cinema, she frequently speaks out on issues like patriarchy and gender inequality.

In an interview, Ratna discussed her inter-faith marriage with Naseeruddin Shah and shared her family's reaction. According to Hindustan Times, she said, “My dad was not entirely happy, but unfortunately, he passed away before we got married. Maa and Naseer had a rocky relationship, but they eventually became friends.” She added, “Naseer’s family surprisingly didn’t make a fuss at all. They just accepted me for who I am.”

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Kumud Mishra On His Inter-faith Marriage With Ayesha Raza

Kumud Mishra, a veteran of the entertainment industry since the 1990s, is married to actor Ayesha Raza, who recently appeared in 'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar.' In an interview, Kumud opened up about their inter-faith marriage, revealing that their families were more supportive than they had anticipated.

He reminisced about the early days of their love story, recalling how they met during a play called ‘Shakkar ke paanch daane’ by Manav Kaul. “She saw me, and we felt something for each other. Then we worked together in Manav’s next play, and that’s how our story started. She comes from a different faith. Her outlook towards society is different, but despite that, we got married.”

Fortunately, their parents never opposed their inter-faith marriage. Kumud then praised their supportive families, stating, “We sometimes judge our family members quite a lot and think of them as orthodox and closed off. But when a crisis hits, you realise that they are more sorted than you. Our families showed that understanding, and that’s why we could get married,” as reported by Indian Express.

Salim Khan Opens Up On Inter-faith Marriage With Salma

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan delved into his inter-faith marriage to Salma Khan, who was earlier called Sushila Charak, in an interview with his son Arbaaz Khan on 'The Invincibles Talk' show. Reflecting on the early days of their relationship, Salim reminisced about the challenges they faced. He shared that initially, Salma's father expressed concerns about their differing religions. However, Salim reassured him, saying, "My father-in-law told me that I was a nice guy but religion was the problem. I was 24 at that time. I then told him, ‘Doctor sahib, meri aur aapki beti ke 1760 problems ho sakte hai (Doctor, I may have 1760 problems with your daughter), but religion will never be one of them."

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Later, they formalised their marriage by registering it, yet Salma's father did not accept or visit them for ten years. Salim Khan shared, "He came for the first time after Sohail was born. He just saw us and went away."

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