‘I Wasn’t Forced, I Chose Islam’: Chahatt Khanna Opens Up On Conversion Rumours, Divorces, And Her Return To Sanatan Dharma

Chahatt Khanna has addressed long-standing rumours surrounding her religious conversion and personal life, offering clarity on her journey through marriage, divorce, and faith. She dismissed claims of being pressured, explaining that she chose to convert for marriage. Reflecting on her personal struggles, including two divorces, she revealed how that phase left her feeling lost and influenced by external beliefs. Over time, Chahatt rediscovered her spiritual roots and returned to Sanatan Dharma, describing it as a journey of self-realisation and growth. Despite this, she maintains a secular outlook and expresses respect for multiple religions and their teachings. Read on to explore her views on spirituality, relationship timeline, and career.

Who Is Chahatt Khanna?

Chahatt Khanna is known for her work in Hindi television and films, particularly her role as Ayesha Sharma in ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’. She began her career at the age of 16 with a Cadbury advertisement and went on to appear in several television shows and films, gradually gaining recognition. She achieved widespread fame between 2011 and 2013 and later featured in projects such as ‘Prassthanam’ and ‘Yaatris’. Alongside acting, she ventured into entrepreneurship with her fashion brand Ammarzo and has recently expressed interest in returning to television with more realistic, content-driven roles after a decade-long break.

‘I Chose Islam’: Chahatt Khanna Clarifies Conversion Decision

According to various media reports, during a candid revelation, the actress stated that she chose to convert to Islam during her marriage and was not forced, while also sharing how she eventually found her way back to Sanatan Dharma. She said, “My words are always misinterpreted. Even now, if I say something, one sentence will be picked and published somewhere in a different context. I am a very secular person. I celebrate Eid just as well as I celebrate Diwali, whether it was during my marriage or otherwise. Yes, I had converted to Islam by my own choice. Many people said that I was forced to convert, but I have never said that. Yes, I believe in Islam, and I believe in Sanatan Dharma as well. That doesn’t mean I don’t believe in other religions.”

‘I Felt Scared And Disheartened’: Chahatt Khanna Opens Up About Two Divorces

Chahatt spoke about feeling disheartened, scared, and judged after her two divorces, along with concerns that it might affect her career. She said, “I used to feel disheartened, sad, and scared, like, what is happening to me? My name is getting tarnished. Some people even told me I wouldn’t get work because my name was being associated with negativity. As time passed, my understanding of people, life, and various aspects improved. My confidence grew with that knowledge, and these things began to feel insignificant.”

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‘I Took No Alimony’: Actor Slams Gold Digger Claims

The actress revealed that her second divorce was emotionally challenging, requiring her to co-parent with Farhan Mirza, while also dealing with trolling and false claims about living on alimony. She shared, “We speak to each other for the children because they are our responsibility. Any kind of divorce is painful—it is not easy. Being a public figure makes it even harder to face people. There were many times when I did not want to go out because I knew I would be judged. I have not taken any alimony from either of my husbands, yet people call me a gold digger. I wonder, where is the gold? People message me saying I live on alimony. This, too, is a taboo.”

Chahatt Khanna’s Relationship Timeline

Chahatt has experienced a turbulent personal life, beginning with her first marriage to businessman Bharat Narsinghani in 2006, which ended within months amid allegations of abuse. She later dated actor Kanan Malhotra before marrying Farhan Mirza in 2013, during which she converted to Islam. The marriage ended in 2018 following allegations of mental and sexual harassment, after which she returned to Hinduism. She is now a single mother to two daughters, Zohra and Amayra.

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