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Sana Khan addresses criticism of being 'brainwashed' by husband to quit showbiz: 'It's never like that'

Updated on: 18 January,2026 01:23 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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Former actress Sana Khan, who quit showbiz back in 2020 and married a Isllmic scholar Mufti Anas Sayed, has now addressed claims of her husband brainwashing her to quit. She also revealed the situation of her marriage and how no one knew about it

Sana Khan addresses criticism of being 'brainwashed' by husband to quit showbiz: 'It's never like that'

Sana Khan with husband Mufti Anas Sayed

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Former actress Sana Khan, best known for films like Jai Ho and Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, as well as the web series and television stints, shockingly quit the industry in 2020. After gaining popularity post her participation in Bigg Boss 6, and her work on TV and in films, she announced her decision to quit in order to “serve humanity and follow the orders of my Creator." Soon, she got married to Muslim cleric Mufti Anas Sayed. Her decisions left fans and social media wondering if her husband ‘brainwashed’ her into quitting the industry.

Sana Khan clarifies rumours of husband brainwashing her


Now, during a conversation with Rashami Desai, Sana Khan addressed these claims. While reacting to the trolling online, she said, “Nobody can brainwash you; it’s never like that. I wanted peace. A person may get money, fame, name, and respect, but eventually, they keep searching for inner peace." She added, “They say that when your surroundings aren’t right, your decisions also tend to be wrong. As time passed, I learned a few things, and that’s why I value my relationship with him so much. I keep telling my husband that I could have never found anyone better than him. It was indeed a tough decision, but I went for it."



Sana also revealed that it was her husband who carried the expenses of the wedding. She shared, “Except for the mehndi, which I paid for myself, all the expenses, the nikah, accommodation and food for my family, and the reception, everything was taken care of by my husband."

Sana Khan reveals no one knew about her marriage

During the conversation, Sana also revealed how her extended family was also unaware of her marriage and how her cousins were shocked on seeing her husband for the first time. She shared, “When my cousins saw him in the mosque, they called my cousin sister and said, ‘This is Maulana Anas!’"

Talking about the constant rumours and why she chose the path, Sana said, “The situation was such that major changes were happening in my life. I was literally transforming into a different person. And this was not something caused by my husband; it was something I wanted for myself. He was the one who guided me in that direction."

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