Love, as they say, finds you when you least expect it. It has no restrictions and can happen to anybody, it doesn't take into account factors like gender, caste, colour, or line of work. But what if the man you have fallen in love, is not the ideal person? A few Bollywood divas has experienced the same thing as well.advertisement
For a very long period, Monica's romance with Abu Salem was the topic of much discussion. According to a report by Filmfare, Monica and Abu Salem met in 1998 at a show in Dubai. Salem had introduced himself as an entrepreneur going by a different name. After Monica went back to Mumbai, she kept in touch with Abu Salem, and gradually the two of them grew close. She recalled the incident and said: "He stayed in touch with me after I came back to Mumbai. For about nine months, we spoke on the phone daily. I have no idea when we fell in love with each other. After that, I travelled to Dubai to meet him. There he revealed to me that his real name was Abu Salem. I had no idea who he was even then. He was kind, compassionate, and genuine. There was no need for me to go into any further details. You can't look beyond when you're in love. It was pure love from his side." The Libson police detained Monica and Abu Salem in 2002, for entering Portugal using fake passports. They were sent back to India in 2005. After spending two years in jail, Monica was released on bail in 2007.advertisement
Actress Sona Mastan Mirza worked in Hindi movies during the 1970s and 1980s. She wasn't very well-known, but her relationship with the gangster, Haji Mastan had garnered a lot of attention. The 2010 movie, Once Upon A Time In Mumbai, which is based on the life of Haji Mastan, also depicts their romance. According to the reports, Haji Mastan admired Madhubala greatly and wanted to marry her. However, it was not possible at that time. In 1984, Haji Mastan got married to Sona instead, who resembled Madhubala. #6. Jasmine Dhunna Jasmine Dhunna made her Bollywood debut in the 1979 movie, Sarkari Mehmaan. However, after the release of the movie, Veerana in 1988, she became an overnight sensation. The actress allegedly had a relationship with infamous gangster Dawood Ibrahim. However, since 1988, Jasmine has disappeared from the entertainment world. #7. Anita Ayub In 1993, the Pakistani actress, Anita Ayub made her Bollywood debut with the film, Pyaar Ka Tarana. She has worked in Bollywood for a very short time. In addition to appearing in movies, Anita competed in beauty pageants and appeared in various advertisements. However, Anita gained attention when the information about her linkup with the underworld don, Dawood Ibrahim became public. According to the sources, Javed Siddique, a filmmaker, was shot dead by Dawood's men in 1995 after he refused to cast Anita in his movie. As per the report by Fashion Central, a Pakistani fashion magazine, Anita was reportedly also involved in the Mumbai bomb blasts. Love has no boundaries, as is often claimed. It either makes you or breaks you. This is what happened to the B-town divas who fell in love with the gangsters; some of them found their life mates, while others had their hearts broken. Next Read: When Famous Criminal Lawyer, Ram Jethmalani Kissed Kishore Kumar's Fourth Wife, Leena Chandavakar AWESOME NEWS! Now you can download BollywoodShaadis app and never miss a story. Get App
This problem stems back to the civil war -- the second biggest disaster to hit the South. The rights of the states were stripped away and we've been fighting ever since to get them back. I'd love to see changes in the government -- it will never happen. We need more power in each state to make a difference. Not some central authority that is unwilling and unable to hear the will of the people. Each state has to have the power to make a difference.
Kurt Owings Mills, Maryland