Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan recently opened up about her views on religion and identity. Born to an interfaith couple, Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, the actress follows both Hindu and Muslim traditions.
Talking about the same, Sara said she simply believes she is an Indian above all.
Sara Ali Khan On Following Both Hinduism, Islam
“I simply believe I’m an Indian. Whatever my spiritual beliefs may be, at the core of it, there’s a very strong pulse of just being Indian. And to me, being Indian means celebrating all kinds of festivals. We celebrate Eid, we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, we celebrate Christmas and I feel that empathy isn’t as prevalent as it should be, but festivals allow for it,” she told Hindustan Times.
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi holds a very special place for Sara. She said, “To me, the festival truly rekindles a sense of communal spirit. In a world that can sometimes feel so isolated, it’s heart-warming to see everyone come together to celebrate, to pray, and to hope not just for auspicious beginnings in our own lives, but for everyone’s.”
Sara highlighted the festival’s significance, appreciating its ability to unite people and serve as a reminder of shared goodness and hope.
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Sara was last seen in Anurag Basu’s Metro… In Dino alongside Aditya Roy Kapur. The film also starred Konkona Sensharma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Pankaj Tripathi, Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta.