Malaika Arora reveals she was 'ridiculed' when she divorced Arbaaz Khan; says people assumed she was getting “fat maintenance.”

Malaika Arora talks about her divorce, the social stigma associated with it and the importance of personal happiness. She tells… Read more Malaika Arora talks about her divorce, the social stigma associated with it and the importance of personal happiness. She recounts an incident with the paparazzi, criticizes the connection between her financial situation and her divorce and emphasizes the need for respect regardless of previous decisions.} Read Less Malaika Arora, who married Arbaaz Khan at the age of 25, separated from him afterwards 19 years of marriage. The actress recently spoke about how she was ridiculed over her divorce.

In an interview with Pinkvilla, Malaika revealed the reasons behind her decision to get married at 25 despite not facing any family pressure. Although she didn't grow up in an environment that dictated a specific marriage age, she was encouraged to live her life to the fullest, try out different relationships, and have fun. But despite this freedom, around the age of 22 or 23, she felt a personal desire to get married. This wasn't forced upon her, but a decision she made based on what she felt was the best option for her at that moment in her life.

Malaika admitted that after years of marriage, she came to the realization that it wasn't what she really wanted. However, when she took the decision to part ways with Arbaaz, she was questioned and ridiculed. However, she felt the need to prioritize her personal development and happiness, recognizing that she needed to be content within herself to ensure the well-being and development of her child. Malaika emphasized that although society often stigmatizes divorce, she needs to prioritize her own happiness to create a positive environment for those around her, emphasizing the importance of personal fulfillment as the basis for happiness.

The 50-year-old actress also recounted an incident with the paparazzi where one publication was particularly nasty about the cost of her outfit. They insinuated that she could afford such expensive clothing because of the support she received, which shocked and appalled them. Malaika expressed her disbelief at the idea that a person's financial status or past decisions should determine their worth or the level of respect they receive.

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