{
  "id": 4168526,
  "title": "Zeenat Aman on toxic marriage with Mazhar Khan, infidelity in Bollywood: ‘Leaving is…’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/zeenat-aman-on-toxic-marriage-with-mazhar-khan-infidelity-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T10:21:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/zeenat-aman-toxic-marriage-mazhar-khan-infidelity-in-bollywood-leaving-act-of-love-10854537/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zeenat Aman, a renowned Bollywood actress, has opened up about her experiences in toxic marriages and infidelity in the industry. In a recent interview, she reflected on her relationships with Sanjay Khan and Mazhar Khan, emphasizing the importance of compassion and self-respect.\n\nAddressing the common issue of infidelity in Bollywood, Zeenat stated that it is not unique to the industry but rather a human failing. She expressed concern that private relationships can become public entertainment, causing harm to individuals involved. Zeenat believes that turning someone's heartbreak into gossip is unfair, and only benefits the gossipers.\n\nWhile she acknowledged receiving advances during her career, Zeenat chose not to share those details to avoid turning her personal experiences into gossip. She stressed that she is comfortable discussing certain aspects of her life but maintains boundaries around other topics.\n\nIn her marriage to Mazhar Khan, Zeenat had initially set out to build a family. However, the relationship taught her valuable lessons about love and self-abandonment. She explained that she stayed in the marriage due to her commitment, children, and hope for change. Eventually, she realized that one cannot save another person at the expense of their own well-being.\n\nZeenat emphasized that heartbreak teaches us the importance of boundaries and respect. She advised that a healthy relationship should allow both individuals to grow, not shrink. She shared that in her marriage, she felt pressured to withdraw from the outside world, which hindered her personal and artistic growth.\n\nReflecting on her decision to leave the marriage after 12 years, Zeenat admitted that it was difficult, as she still cared for her husband. However, she prioritized her own well-being and self-preservation. She advised women to look for signs of safety, autonomy, and mutual respect in a relationship.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Zeenat Aman discusses toxic marriages and infidelity in Bollywood.",
    "She emphasizes compassion and self-respect in relationships.",
    "Zeenat prioritized her well-being, leaving her 12-year marriage to Mazhar Khan."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}