The actor, who is set to make her Hindi cinema comeback after seven years with Rajkumar Santoshi’s “Lahore 1947”, recently sparked rumours of taking a political plunge after she took a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh Mela and visited Varanasi’s famous Kashi Vishwanath temple for Mahashivratri.
“As I said earlier, going to a temple/Maha Kumbh and being proud of who I am & my identity does not equate with me joining politics or for that reason BJP. Living outside India has made me realise the true value of my home country & like everyone else I do appreciate India & all things Indian much more now (sic).”
In a later post, the “Veer-Zaara” star said as a mother living in a foreign country, she wants to ensure her children “don’t forget they are half-Indian”.
“Since my husband is agnostic we are bringing up our kids as Hindus. Sadly, I am facing constant criticism & this simple joy is being taken away by my choice being politicized all the time. I feel I need to keep answering for being who I am or having pride in teaching my kids about their roots & religion. Chalo time to move on …Sending you lots of love n best wishes (sic)” she added.
