Meet actress who converted to Islam after marriage, fell in love with a father of two children, changed her name to.., got divorced after…

This actress was madly in love with a father of two children. She even converted to Islam before marrying him. However, their marriage didn't last forever. She is...

During the course of a shoot, Mohammad Azharuddin, the former Indian cricketer, found himself falling in love with Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani. This marked the beginning of a significant change in his personal life. Azhar, who was married to Naureen at the time, started drifting away from her as his relationship with Sangeeta grew stronger. Sangeeta herself later revealed that she never expected to fall for Azhar in the way that she did. Despite being in a committed relationship, the chemistry between Azhar and Sangeeta was undeniable, and it ultimately led to a major shift in his life.

Azhar and Naureen ended their marriage, and in 1996, Azhar tied the knot with Sangeeta. In order to marry Azhar, Sangeeta made a significant change in her life—she converted to Islam and adopted the name Ayesha Begum before their nikah. This step was a testament to the seriousness of their relationship, with Sangeeta embracing a new faith to be with the man she loved. At the time, the couple was seen as one of the most talked-about celebrity couples in the country.

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However, despite the strong start, Azhar and Sangeeta’s marriage was not destined to last forever. The couple faced numerous challenges over the years, and after 14 years together, their relationship began to deteriorate. In 2010, they decided to part ways, ending their marriage. The split came as a surprise to many, as they had been considered a power couple for over a decade.

Though their marriage ended in divorce, the journey of Azhar and Sangeeta’s relationship remains a significant chapter in the lives of both individuals. Despite their separation, both moved on and continued to focus on their respective careers and personal lives, leaving behind a legacy of a once-glamorous yet turbulent love story.