After an year's delay because the actress is Farhan Azmi's wife, a Muslim
After an year's delay because the actress is Farhan Azmi's wife, a Muslim
In spite of Mumbai being one of the most cosmopolitan cities in India religion still plays a deciding factor on where you choose to reside.
Because I married
Ayesha Takia Azmi says, "My mother and sister have just found a house in Pali Hill at Bandra after searching for a whole year. While some societies don't want Muslims, others say the same for both Christians and Muslims. Ever since I married Farhan, some housing societies feel my mom and sis are Muslims too and refuse to let them stay.
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Ayesha Takia and Farhan Azmi at their wedding. FILE PIC |
Six months ago, after another fruitless search, when mom was turned away by yet another society they both couldn't contain their hurt and frustration and broke down in the car. I was shocked when they told me the truth."
Ayesha adds, "Mom and my sister had been searching for a home in Bandra that was central and closer to Colaba, where Farhan and I stay. Earlier, they used to stay in Versova. In Khar, Muslims are strictly not allowed. I found all these things very disappointing as I myself come from a mixed culture.
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My father is a Gujarati and mom's dad was English and her mother Maharashtrian. We celebrate Diwali, Christmas, Holi and now Eid. In the film industry, no one asks or cares for such things. My mom and sister finally got a flat in Pali Hill because the previous owners were also Muslims."
Don't know why...Ayesha's mother's flat in Versova was sold to Abbas Tyrewala who had complained that he couldn't shift in because the flat was still occupied. Ayesha says, 'I don't know why Abbas said that. In his contract it clearly states that he can shift in from January 20. He's shifting in today as per the agreement."
Ayesha is currently taking a break from films. "I am going through a growing process. I have changed a lot and stopped living in my own bubble"
