TV actress Deepika Kakar's take on changing her religion and living with her in-laws

Television's popular actress Deepika Kakar from 'Sasural Sumar Ka' was quite the talk of the town when she accepted Shoaib Ibrahim 's marriage proposal and willingly chose to embrace Islam . She's quite the woman who loves staying away from the limelight and loves to spending quality time with her husband and family.

She's so low-key that she happily got married in a small town in Uttar Pradesh instead of having a destination wedding.

Deepika and Shoaib have been married for over two years now and are considered to be TV's most ideal couple who never fail to impress their fans with their simplicity and down-to-earth nature.

Speaking in an interview with ETimes about embracing Islam, Deepika shared, “It's true I have done it, but why and when I have done it, don’t think it needs to be talked about. I think it is a very personal matter and I don’t think I need to talk about it openly in front of the media. For the audience and media, we as actors have always shared everything. All our happy moments we have shared with you all, but this, I think is a very personal space and I don’t give anyone the permission to invade that space (sic).”

She even went on to talk some more on this decision and said, “Definitely, it is true and I am not denying it. I am in a very happy space and proud that I have done it for myself and my happiness. My family was with me in this decision and my intentions are not to hurt anyone. This is my decision (sic).”

The actress expressed that living with in-laws makes her bond with Shoaib stronger. In an era where most people choose to not stay with their in-laws, Deepika thinks differently and says, “My mother-in-law and sister-in-law, Saba, are very supportive. Ammi takes Shoaib’s class as to why he is angry with me and likewise, she makes me understand if I go wrong anywhere. I think because we all live together, the family helps in strengthening our relationship.”

Her simple and wholesome lifestyle has helped her stay grounded and she described it saying, “People do want to live alone, it’s their opinion but I feel living in the same house with everyone around really matters for the relationship to improve. Secondly, our lifestyle also plays an important role. We don’t get carried away by glamour. We love our simple lifestyle. Also, we’ve given a lot of time to our relationship (sic)”.

It does make a lot of sense when Deepika says that staying with her in-laws has helped in strengthening her relationship with her husband. We say this because when you get married, you don't just get married to a person, but the whole family. Bringing your partner out of the family he's grown up with is unfair on your end. Rather, living with his family and getting to know them better will only help you understand a different side of your partner too. Of course, you both were in a relationship and there is no doubt that you know your partner all too well. But you've not known how your partner is while in a family set up and this is your chance to know him in all ways possible. Your in-laws will always look after you and your security and they will be there when you and your partner fail to understand each other when put in a spot. After you are married, it's not just you and your partner, but others around you that help you understand each other more than ever. This will only strengthen your relationship with your beau and tie you both in a bond that's unbreakable.

Picture credits: Deepika Kakar's Instagram