As dazzling as the world of Bollywood appears, it is equally complex and full of emotions. There are numerous battles behind the screen as well as on-screen, the personal stories, which are being concealed behind the smile of the stars. A recent revelation by the brother and actor of Aamir Khan, Faisal Khan, put many people by surprise. He complained that his relatives had been forcing him to get it on with his own cousin (aunt). When they heard this statement, they questioned how this big family can make such pressure because it is a recognizable name in Bollywood.
Family pressure and wall of tradition
Faisal Khan clearly said that his family believed that cousin marriage (brother-sister marriage) is not a big deal. This has been considered a common practice in many traditional families. He said that when he refused this relationship, the atmosphere in the house deteriorated a lot.
His mother was very upset with this and she expressed anger over it. Faisal says that he felt that the family was not respecting his wishes and his life decisions.
“Meri mummy ko gussa aa gaya tha”
Faisal revealed in the interview that when he clearly said that he would not marry his cousin, his mother got very angry. It is not easy for a son to bear the anger of his mother, but Faisal refused to compromise against his feelings. He also told that at that time he was going through a lot of mental stress because on one hand he had to bear the pressure of the family and on the other hand he had to protect his wishes and life decisions.
A different face of Bollywood
We usually know Bollywood stars because of their films, songs and glamour. But this statement of Faisal Khan shows that even in star families, personal life can be as difficult and complicated as that of any common man. Despite having fame and money, it is not easy to escape family pressure, complexity of relationships and the thinking of the society.
Faisal Khan’s career and struggle
Faisal Khan is also a film-man, however he never managed to achieve fortunes as his brother Aamir Khan received. He worked in movies such as Mela, which did not do well in the theatres. Over time Faisal distanced himself with the industry and it was only family squabble and personal life that kept his name on the headlines.
This revelation clearly shows that his life was not limited to career struggles but he also faced a lot of pressure in his personal life.
Personal freedom and decision of marriage
The most important decision in the life of everyone is marriage. Faisal indicated that had he succumbed to his family pressure and married, the whole of his life would have been impacted. According to him, people were to marry out of love and not under compulsion and pressure. This thing is equally relevant in today’s era because many youth still compromise due to pressure from family and society.
Rift in the relationship between mother and son
Faisal confessed that following this incident there was some distance in his relation with his mother. A son wants his mother to be happy but in its case, when even the mother is not agreeing with the decision of the son, the situation in the house would alter.
Faisal has not relinquished his stubbornness even during such a tough period and it has helped him make the correct decision in his life. He said that he tolerated his mother’s anger but avoided making a lifelong compromise.
Conflict between society and family thinking
Even today in many places in India, cousin marriage is not considered wrong. In many families, it is considered normal. But on the other hand, people with modern thinking do not accept it.
Faisal has this conflict in his story. His fight demonstrates that despite the size or fame of the family, concerning personal life and wishes, each individual must be able to decide the direction of life on his terms.
Why is this statement of Faisal Khan important?
This revelation of Faisal is not just a personal story but points towards a social issue. It tells to what extent family pressure can change someone’s life. Also, in today’s time it is important that every person is given the freedom to take decisions about his marriage, career and life.
Conclusion
It is certainly shocking to hear that this is the revelation made by Aamir Khan brother (Faisal Khan). When he says that his family was trying to coerce him into marriage with his cousin, it brings to our minds the limitation and importance of individual freedom in a society where the family and society put pressure on the individual.
Faisal did not do much in career, so he made some courageous move in his personal life. He demonstrated that one is justified to live his life in the way he desires even at the cost of having to endure the displeasure of his family.
