Veteran actress Zeenat Aman He also defended his support for live-in relationships, saying couples should live together before making a lifelong commitment through marriage. Although her views have drawn criticism from some of her contemporaries, including Mumtaz and Saira Banu, the actress says she stands firm with her beliefs.In a recent conversation with Shuvra Ayyappa, Zeenat explains why she believes live-in relationships are more relevant than ever in today’s world.
‘You have to ensure consistency’
Sharing his perspective, Zeenat said, “In today’s day and age – even in the past – nothing lasts forever. Before making a legal commitment you need to ensure compatibility. This is my view. You need to know if you are mentally and emotionally compatible.”He went on to explain that compatibility extends beyond romance and includes important aspects of building a life together.“If you’re planning to have children, how do you raise them? What’s your approach to finances? If there’s no harmony, what’s the point? Won’t you have five happy years instead of fifteen miserable ones? That’s what I believe,” he added.
‘The honeymoon phase doesn’t last forever’
The actress also spoke about the reality of long-term relationships, saying that many mistakenly believe that only romance can sustain a marriage.“People think romance will last forever. Nothing lasts forever. Relationships are always a work in progress. There’s give and take, adjustments and compromises to make things work. Relationships evolve. If you think the honeymoon phase is going to last forever, it’s not,” she said.
Zeenat gave the same advice to her sons
Zeenat Aman Previously revealed that she gives the same advice to her sons, encouraging them to stay with their partners before deciding to marry. He has often stated that his views are shaped by his own personal experiences. The actress was briefly married to Sanjay Khan, a relationship that ended amid allegations of physical abuse following an infamous hotel-room incident in which she suffered a severe eye injury. Later she married an actor Mazhar KhanBut that marriage also faced several challenges. Over the years, Zeenat has spoken candidly about her alleged infidelity during her pregnancy and the breakup of their relationship.
