Zeenat Aman recently advised young people to opt for live-in relationships before marriage
New Delhi: In response to actor Zeenat Aman’s advocacy for couples to experience a live-in relationship before marriage, veteran actor Mukesh Khanna expressed strong disapproval, labelling the notion as “unacceptable”. He also attributed it to “Western” influence. Speaking to Dainik Jagran, Mukesh Khanna condemned the idea, stating that it contradicts Indian cultural values and history. He criticised Zeenat Aman, suggesting that her perspective reflects a lifestyle aligned with Western civilisation. Mukesh Khanna’s comments come after actresses Mumtaz and Saira Banu voiced opposition to the concept of live-in relationships. In his rebuttal to Zeenat Aman’s stance, Mukesh Khanna spoke about the importance of thoughtful discourse, cautioning against the potential consequences of such arrangements within the framework of traditional Indian society.
Mukesh Khanna said, “Live-in relationships are not recognised in our culture and history. It has come from Western civilisation. Whatever Zeenat Aman is talking about, she has lived her life according to Western civilisation. It is not acceptable for a boy and girl to know each other through marriage, if they live together as husband and wife, imagine what happens to them. Those saying such things should speak thoughtfully.”