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It's considered sacrilege for a woman to date a younger man, says Malaika Arora

It's considered sacrilege for a woman to date a younger man, says Malaika Arora

The Bollywood star told Indian media that there is a life after divorce and that she's a strong woman and a work in progress.
23 Apr, 2022

Bollywood star and TV host Malaika Arora, who split with Arbaaz Khan in 2016, has received a lot of flak in the Indian media for her relationship with Arjun Kapoor, who is 12 years younger than her. Recently, the actor spoke about the importance of a woman moving on in life after a break-up or divorce and how they are often trolled for making choices, as she was for dating Kapoor due to their age gap.

Arora, 48, and Kapoor, 36, have been dating for a while now. The couple initially kept their relationship under wraps for a long time after hitting it off a year after Arora and Khan called it quits. They made it official in 2019 when the Dil Se star penned a birthday post for Kapoor. Ever since, their relationship has been subjected to many followers questioning their age gap and love life.

The TV host told Hello Magazine for their March issue that it's important for women "to have a life after a break-up or divorce". "There's a misogynist approach to female relationships. It's often considered a sacrilege for a woman to date a younger man," she said.

She also said that she is a "strong woman and a work in progress" and works on herself to ensure that she is stronger, happier and fitter every day. "I'm a reflection of my mother, as I embody her strength and grit, and mirror her life subconsciously. She always told me to live life on my terms and be independent," Arora said.

The actor had previously told the Hindustan Times that she was afraid of being in a relationship after her relationship with her ex-husband fell apart. In an interview in 2019, she had said, "When my marriage ended, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to be in another relationship and was scared of being heartbroken. But I also wanted to be in love, nurture a relationship, and this new me gave me the confidence to put myself out there and take a chance. I am so glad I did!"

Arora and Khan got married in 1998 and parted ways in 2017 after being married for 19 years. They are parents to 19-year-old Arhaan Khan.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Apr 23, 2022 01:58pm
As you sow, so shall you reap.
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NYS Apr 23, 2022 02:00pm
Okay Then when are you going to make this relation official together....
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Richie Rich Apr 23, 2022 02:21pm
its a pleasure for the young man
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Bryan Joseph Apr 23, 2022 02:30pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad What an irresponsible act of commenting on lives of others.
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Anonymouseee Apr 23, 2022 03:49pm
Women tend to age quicker than men. It’s a biological fact.
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Tadka Apr 23, 2022 04:16pm
Why explaining yourself if u want to live life on own terms
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M. Saeed Apr 23, 2022 04:22pm
Arora, 48, and Kapoor, 36, have been dating for a while now. But, they have to reverse their ages to raise a family.
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TShah Apr 23, 2022 04:39pm
@Anonymouseee And it is a fact that women live longer than men.
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TShah Apr 23, 2022 04:40pm
And women usually live longer than men.
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Malz Apr 23, 2022 04:49pm
Relationships should be based on compatibility, mutual respect and having similar goals- not age! Something our society doesn’t understand
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Hansoti sh Apr 23, 2022 05:50pm
@Tadka EXACTLY
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Kamran Aquil Apr 23, 2022 06:18pm
Get married and then talk about relationship. You are just friends with benefits
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Syed Hasni Apr 23, 2022 06:44pm
Younger man do not know what they are doing Malaika !
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El Cid Apr 23, 2022 06:53pm
"It's considered sacrilege for a woman to date a younger man, says Malaika Arora " Evolutionary imperative and cultural wisdom underlies the reason for this age old adage. It shunts the young man's life into a dead end.
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well wisher Apr 23, 2022 06:56pm
It's a free world not dictated by age. Enjoy your love.
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Game Changer Apr 23, 2022 07:24pm
Malaika wants younger man and Arbaaz wants younger girl.It’s ok for short period.
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Shezi Apr 23, 2022 08:13pm
Whatever you have wrecked the marriage for nothing.
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Shashi Apr 23, 2022 08:21pm
It is more fun to make love to an older woman, you may ask Prince Charles.
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Kris Apr 23, 2022 08:43pm
IK married a woman half his age, and nobody bats an eyelid. Meanwhile everybody has an opinion when the role is reversed. Live your life, and let others live theirs.
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NYS Apr 23, 2022 09:04pm
@Shashi don't you think Harry Meghan setting example
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SecondPilot Apr 23, 2022 09:46pm
@M. Saeed Not every relationship has to end in raising a family.
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SecondPilot Apr 23, 2022 09:49pm
@El Cid "Evolutionary imperative and cultural wisdom" 1. Human beings are not fungi or fish. Their only purpose in life is not procreation. 2. Culture - not everyone lives by your culture.
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faysal Apr 24, 2022 01:07am
@Bryan Joseph dont take him seriously, this is what he writes most of the time without any logic
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TenJee Apr 24, 2022 01:36am
An apt word 'sacrilege' to describe dating in the modern sense - dating is a sin.
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Rock Solid- 2.0 Apr 24, 2022 12:36pm
@Bryan Joseph The doctor needs a doctor, urgently!!!!
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Sadiya Apr 24, 2022 12:46pm
Good,,we r happy to see you
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Ali (India) Apr 24, 2022 10:54pm
@M. Saeed ever heard of surrogacy? Adoption? No??!!
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Syed Qutub Apr 24, 2022 11:00pm
@Kris: well said....we have a monopoly in hypocrisy. That us why we are lagging on all fronts for the last 75 years.
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Danial Apr 25, 2022 12:20am
Who cares
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1971 Apr 25, 2022 08:11am
@El Cid You said it. Very very correct.
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1971 Apr 25, 2022 08:15am
@SecondPilot Then you speak of relationship, not marriage. That way men over 50+ have been marrying girls of 12. And you witness French president who has wife almost 20 years elder. Every one is free to do as he likes. But Consider menopause if the couple needs to stay as couples.
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sama Apr 25, 2022 09:01am
@Anonymouseee Arjun's choice, its his life not yours
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sama Apr 25, 2022 09:03am
@Kamran Aquil so they are a modern couple survived many yours together in spite of backwards like you their life, their choice they will marry if they want not your business
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sama Apr 25, 2022 09:04am
@El Cid manage your life they are happy together their life their choice
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