‘Not getting government involved’: Pooja Bedi not to marry Maneck despite 8-year engagement

During a recent interview, Pooja Bedi explained in detail why she and Maneck made this decision and how it made perfect sense. Mentioning that she is frequently asked when she plans to get married, Pooja said that she probably never will.

‘I’m engaged, but I’m not getting married’

“I have been engaged for 8 years. And people ask me, very excitedly, ‘So, Pooja, when are you getting married?’ I say, ‘I’m not getting married.’ They point out, ‘But you’re engaged.’ And I’m like, ‘Yes.’ Then, they ask again, ‘So, when are you getting married?’ No. Engagement is when a person puts a ring on your finger and says, ‘I want to be married to you,'” Pooja pointed out during a conversation with Vickey Lalwani.

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She continued, “It’s basically saying, ‘I want to spend the rest of my life with you by my side, as a companion, as your lover, as your husband, and as a father to your children.’ The commitment is enough. After the commitment is made, all you’re really doing is signing a piece of paper and getting the government involved in your affair. Then, it’s a tedious process of paperwork.”

Pooja also reflected on how society’s perception of marriage. “In the olden days, marriage was considered sanctimonious. If you weren’t married, eyebrows were raised. If you lived in, it was a sin. If you had children out of wedlock, it was considered shameless. For a large part of society that exists even today. However, things are changing over time. So, when I look today at my eight-year relationship with Maneck and not wanting to get the government involved, it is so much easier,” the actor noted.

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Pooja Bedi further highlighted how their financial independence and previous marital experiences have made marriage unnecessary for them. “I’ve been married, I’ve been divorced, and I have two children. He’s been married, he’s been divorced, and he has children too. In terms of simple things, like assets, it’s so simple. My assets go to my kids; his assets go to his kids. I’m earning, he’s earning, and we’re both independent. I don’t need him for security’s sake. He doesn’t need me for financial security. We are together because we want to be together, not because we’re bound to be together,” she said, noting that in marriages, people often take each other for granted.

 

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Pooja Bedi is renowned for her roles in movies such as Vishkanya, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Lootere, Chittemma Mogudu, Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee, Aatank Hi Aatank, and Sakthi. She was previously married to Farhan Furniturewala.

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