Sana Khan dismisses claims husband Mufti Anas Sayed ‘brainwashed’ her to quit Bollywood, embrace religion: ‘I wanted peace’

Speaking about her wedding, Sana revealed that it was kept completely under wraps, with only her parents aware of the details. “When our marriage was finalized, it was a top secret, nobody knew except for my mom and dad. Nobody even knew the groom’s name. When I was applying mehndi, the mehndi artist asked me what the groom’s name was. I told her to leave it blank, we’ll write it next time.”

Reflecting on the life changes she underwent during that phase, Sana explained that her decision to distance herself from showbiz was driven by her own inner transformation. “The situation was such that major changes were happening in my life. I was literally transforming into a different person. And this was not something caused by my husband, it was something I wanted for myself. He was the one who guided me in that direction.”

Addressing online trolls who claimed that her husband had “brainwashed” her, Sana firmly dismissed such allegations. “Nobody can brainwash you; it’s never like that. I wanted peace. A person may get money, fame, name, and respect, but eventually, they keep searching for inner peace.” Elaborating further, she said, “They say that when your surroundings aren’t right, your decisions also tend to be wrong. As time passed, I learned a few things, and that’s why I value my relationship with him so much. I keep telling my husband that I could have never found anyone better than him. It was indeed a tough decision, but I went for it.”

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Sana also recalled how even her extended family was unaware of her marriage. When her cousins saw her husband for the first time, they were taken by surprise. “When my cousins saw him in the mosque, they called my cousin sister and said, ‘This is Maulana Anas!’” In the same conversation, Sana shared that most of the wedding expenses were borne by her husband. “Except for the mehndi, which I paid for myself, all the expenses, the nikah, accommodation and food for my family, and the reception, everything was taken care of by my husband.”

Recently, actress Zareen Khan also spoke about Sana, stating that she had always been deeply religious, even during her time in films and television, despite her glamorous public image. Speaking to Hindi Rush, Zareen said, “Faith is a very intimate relationship between you and God. You don’t have to publicise it. Sana was always religious, but she made a complete switch when she got married to Maulana sahab. It’s her life, and I’m happy for her.”