Veteran actress Zarina Wahab has recently opened up about her 38-year marriage with Aditya Pancholi, addressing long-standing rumors and controversies surrounding his extramarital affairs. In a candid interview, Wahab revealed a pragmatic and perhaps unconventional perspective on her husband's behavior outside of their home.
Wahab stated that she was always aware of Aditya's affairs but chose not to confront him directly. She emphasized that her primary concern was his behavior and treatment of her and their family within the household. "I don't care what he does outside, but when he enters the house, he is an excellent father and husband. And that's all matters to me," she explained. This approach, she believes, has been crucial to maintaining their relationship over the years.
The actress further elaborated that she would only be concerned if Aditya brought his affairs home, implying that his personal life remained separate from their family life. She also dismissed the notion that she is with Aditya out of dependency. "I am very independent. Even If I had to live alone, I have money and properties in my name, but in reality I never thought of leaving him," she asserted, highlighting that her decision to stay with Aditya is rooted in love and a conscious choice to prioritize her own well-being.
Wahab also addressed the societal tendency to blame only the married man in extramarital affairs, while absolving the woman involved. She argued that this perspective is unfair. "People think I am very stressed. They simply assume that 'she must be unhappy because Aditya is seeing this and that girl,' nobody says, 'Yeh ladki dekh rahi hai inko'," she stated, emphasizing that such situations are phases that come and go and that she doesn't take them too seriously, secure in the knowledge that Aditya's commitment to her remains steadfast.
When questioned about how the rumors of Aditya's affairs affected her, Wahab admitted that she initially felt slightly bothered but eventually learned to laugh them off. She reiterated her focus on the present and her husband's role within their family.
The topic of Aditya Pancholi's past relationships with actresses like Kangana Ranaut and Pooja Bedi was also touched upon. Notably, Kangana Ranaut has previously accused Aditya Pancholi of physical and sexual abuse. Wahab defended her husband against these accusations, stating that he has never been abusive towards her. She described him as a "sweetheart" and suggested that the accusations from his former girlfriends might stem from unmet expectations.
Zarina Wahab shared that Kangana used to visit their home frequently, and that Aditya was always kind to her. While she couldn't pinpoint what went wrong between them, she felt she saw something he didn't. Ultimately, despite the controversies and challenges, Zarina Wahab described Aditya as a "great husband and father," praising his unwavering support for her career and personal pursuits.
