"Her Marriage Was…": Mumtaz Lashes Out At Zeenat Aman For Promoting Live-In Relationships
Mumtaz has lashed out at Zeenat Aman for promoting live-in relationships.
Zeenat Aman is loved for her unconventional approach to life. Recently, the 'Don' actress had recommended her fans and followers to opt for a live-in relationship before they eventually get married. The 72-year-old actress had taken to Instagram to pen her opinion. "Here’s a personal opinion I haven’t previously shared – if you’re in a relationship, I strongly recommend that you LIVE TOGETHER before getting married! This is the same advice I’ve always given my sons, both of whom have had, or are in, a live-in relationship," she wrote on Instagram.
In the latest Bollywood celebrity news, veteran actress Mumtaz has said that she disagrees with Zeenat Aman.
"I don’t agree with Zeenat,” she said during an interview with Zoom.
“Kitna bhi live-in kar lo, kya guarantee hai? Main toh kehti hoon, marriage hi nahin honi chahiye. What is the need to tie yourself down in this day and age? Why marry? For children? Arrey, go out there, find the man who appeals to you, and get his baby without physical intimacy. Zamana bahot aage chala gaya hai," she added.
The 'Do Raaste' actress further advocated for raising one's children in a way that they are self-sufficient.
"I have been married for more than forty years. Shaadi nibhani padti hai. It is not easy," said Mumtaz.
Mumtaz also said that Zeenat Aman suggesting live-in relationships is not ideal as Indian society is not "ready for it."
"Zeenat should be careful with what she is advising. She has all of a sudden come into this huge social media popularity, and I can understand her excitement about sounding like a cool aunty. But giving advice that is counter to our moral values is not the solution to increasing your following," said Mumtaz.
"If girls adopt the live-in culture, marriage as an institution will become obsolete. Tell me honestly, would you marry your son to a girl whom you know to have been in a live-in relationship? Aap Zeenat ko hi le lo misaal ke taur par… She knew Mazhar Khan for years before marrying him. Her marriage was a living hell. She should be the last person doling out advice on relationships," she added.
For the unversed, in her Instagram post, Zeenat Aman had also pointed out society's reservations about couples living together before marriage.
"I’m aware that Indian society is a little uptight about “living in sin” but then again, society is uptight about so many things! Log kya kahenge," she had said.
