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Arshad Warsi on Interfaith Marriage Challenges
Arshad Warsi, a famous actor, talked about his marriage to Maria Goretti.
They come from different religions, which made Maria's parents worried at first.
They thought Maria should marry someone from their own religion with a steady job.
Arshad was a Muslim and didn't have a job at the time.
But over time, Maria's parents saw that Arshad is a good person and now they are very happy with their marriage.
Arshad and Maria met in college and started dating after working together on plays.
They have two children and live together with Maria's parents.
Arshad Warsi and Maria Goretti's interfaith marriage initially worried Maria's Catholic parents.
Maria's parents were concerned about her marrying a Muslim man without a job.
Over time, Maria's parents accepted Arshad and now fully approve of their marriage.
Arshad and Maria met at Xavier's College and started dating after working together on theatre plays.
The couple married in 1999 and have two children, Zeke and Zene Warsi.
- Who
- Arshad Warsi and Maria Goretti
- What
- Challenges and acceptance in their interfaith marriage
- Where
- India
- When
- Married in 1999
- Why
- Cultural and religious differences initially caused concern
Key facts
- Arshad Warsi
- Actor
- Maria Goretti
- Wife
- Marriage Year
- 1999
- Children
- Zeke Warsi, Zene Warsi
- Meeting Place
- Xavier's College
- Initial Concern
- Interfaith and jobless status
- Current Status
- Parents now accept and approve
Quotes
Arshad Warsi
Bollywood actor known for his candid and honest statements.
“मारिया के पेरेंट्स चाहते थे कि उनकी बेटी किसी कैथोलिक लड़के से शादी करे, जो 9-5 की नौकरी करता हो, लेकिन किस्मत ने उन्हें एक ऐसा लड़का दे दिया जो फिल्म इंडस्ट्री में स्ट्रगल कर रहा था.”
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