Bollywood Interfaith Marriages: Hindus are better, Muslim actress Mumtaz breaks silence on interfaith marriages

News India Live, Digital Desk: Bollywood’s evergreen actress Mumtaz, who ruled millions of hearts with her bubbly acts, is once again in the headlines. During a recent conversation, Mumtaz talked about her 50-year-long married life with her husband Mayur Madhvani (who is a Hindu businessman). Highlights of Mumtaz’s statement: Praising Hindu culture: While sharing her experience, Mumtaz said that her in-laws and husband never forced her to change her religious beliefs. She praised and said that in her experience, Hindu men are very understanding and generous. Marriage and Religion: Mumtaz told that even when she married Mayur Madhvani in 1974, she did not feel any pressure regarding her religion. According to her, both religions are equally respected in her house. Secret of a successful marriage: Mumtaz believes that for a successful marriage, mutual respect and understanding is more important than religion. She described her husband as a “pillar of strength”. Reaction on social media: After this statement of Mumtaz, social media has been divided into two factions. While on one hand fans are praising his mature thinking and Hindu-Muslim unity, on the other hand some people are debating his statement “Hindus are better”. However, the actress clarified that this is her personal view based on the happy experiences of her own life. Mumtaz and Mayur Madhvani’s couple Mumtaz married Mayur Madhvani at the peak of her career. They have two daughters, Natasha and Tanya. Elder daughter Natasha is married to Fardeen Khan, son of veteran actor Firoz Khan. Mumtaz is still known for her fitness and grace.