Famous Indian actress Mumtaz, whose real name is Mumtaz Askari, was a successful heroine of her time in the 1970s. Her famous films, such as Tere Mere Sapne, Roti, and many more, are still loved by audiences. However, at the peak of her career, Mumtaz chose to quit acting and marry a Hindu businessman named Mayur Madhvani. It was an inter-faith marriage, and the most successful union of Bollywood.
Mumtaz opened up about her interfaith marriage to a Hindu man
In the midst of an amazing career, Mumtaz chose to settle down with a man of a different religious belief. Recently, she talked about how the marriage helped her understand and embrace Hinduism. She shared how she believes deeply in Hindu Gods and connects with them. Mumtaz finds her solace in Lord Shankar and Lord Krishna, though she is a Muslim by birth. In an interview with Sitaron Ka Safar, she shared her connection with Hinduism, and said:
“My favourites are Lord Shankar and Lord Krishna. I believe in them deeply, even though I am a Muslim. Whenever I walk down the stairs in my house, there is an idol of Lord Ganesha, who is my favourite, and I bow at his feet. I also believe in Lord Shankar. Since childhood, I have always loved good-looking people, and I feel he is the most handsome god. So I love him. These are the two deities I especially believe in.”
