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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bollywood actress left marriage at 19 with baby in arms to survive. Now, that baby helps Rukhsar Rehman heal after second divorce
Leaving Marriage to Protect Daughter Rebuilding Career and Reuniting with Daughter Support Through Second Divorce Not all Bollywood stories revolve around glamour and success; some are marked by courage, sacrifice, and resilience. Rukhsar Rehman's life exemplifies this truth. The actress, who debuted opposite Rishi Kapoor as a teenager, faced immense personal challenges early on. Forced by family pressure to leave acting and marry young, she walked away from her marriage at 19 with her infant daughter in her arms. Years later, after rebuilding her career and facing another divorce, it was that same daughter who became her pillar of began her Bollywood career at 17, starring in films such as Yaad Rakhegi Duniya and Inteha Pyar Ki. However, as highlighted on the Humans of Bombay Instagram page, her parents did not view acting as a respectable profession. Despite her promising start, they arranged her marriage, leading her to step away from films to focus on family life and the age of 19, Rukhsar made the tough choice to leave her marital home with her eight-month-old daughter, Aisha Ahmed. In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, she reflected on the challenges of being a young divorced mother and the societal judgments she faced. Returning to her father's home in Rampur, she supported herself by opening a boutique, all while holding on to her passion for 2005, Rukhsar relocated to Mumbai to restart her acting career. This meant leaving Aisha temporarily with her parents—a separation she described as the hardest part of her journey. After enduring numerous auditions and setbacks, she landed roles in films like D, Sarkar, PK, and God Tussi Great Ho, as well as TV shows including Kuch Toh Log Kahenge and Tumhari Paakhi. Eventually, Rukhsar reunited with Aisha in Mumbai. Inspired by her mother's resilience, Aisha has carved out her own space in entertainment, starring in web series such as Adulting and Minus later married filmmaker Faruk Kabir, but after 13 years, that marriage also ended in divorce. Reflecting on this painful experience, Rukhsar emphasized the importance of moving forward with acceptance and faith. She shared that every change in life brings lessons, both good and bad, and it is essential to embrace them and keep this difficult period, her daughter Aisha played a crucial role in helping her heal. Rukhsar expressed deep gratitude for Aisha's unwavering support, describing her as an exceptional daughter whose presence was invaluable during the heartbreak. The actress acknowledged that having Aisha by her side made a significant difference in navigating the challenges of her personal life.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Bollywood actress left marriage at 19 with baby in arms to survive. Now, that baby helps Rukhsar Rehman heal after second divorce
Synopsis Bollywood actress Rukhsar Rehman's journey is one of resilience and courage. After debuting at 17, she was forced to leave acting due to family pressure and marry young. At 19, she left her failing marriage with her infant daughter to start anew. Years later, she rebuilt her career through perseverance and reunited with her daughter, who has become a strong source of support—especially after Rukhsar's second divorce. Rukhsar Rehman Overcame Early Setbacks and Personal Losses with Her Daughter by Her Side Not all Bollywood stories revolve around glamour and success; some are marked by courage, sacrifice, and resilience. Rukhsar Rehman's life exemplifies this truth. The actress, who debuted opposite Rishi Kapoor as a teenager, faced immense personal challenges early on. Forced by family pressure to leave acting and marry young, she walked away from her marriage at 19 with her infant daughter in her arms. Years later, after rebuilding her career and facing another divorce, it was that same daughter who became her pillar of strength. Rukhsar began her Bollywood career at 17, starring in films such as Yaad Rakhegi Duniya and Inteha Pyar Ki. However, as highlighted on the Humans of Bombay Instagram page, her parents did not view acting as a respectable profession. Despite her promising start, they arranged her marriage, leading her to step away from films to focus on family life and motherhood. At the age of 19, Rukhsar made the tough choice to leave her marital home with her eight-month-old daughter, Aisha Ahmed. In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, she reflected on the challenges of being a young divorced mother and the societal judgments she faced. Returning to her father's home in Rampur, she supported herself by opening a boutique, all while holding on to her passion for 2005, Rukhsar relocated to Mumbai to restart her acting career. This meant leaving Aisha temporarily with her parents—a separation she described as the hardest part of her journey. After enduring numerous auditions and setbacks, she landed roles in films like D, Sarkar, PK, and God Tussi Great Ho, as well as TV shows including Kuch Toh Log Kahenge and Tumhari Paakhi. Eventually, Rukhsar reunited with Aisha in Mumbai. Inspired by her mother's resilience, Aisha has carved out her own space in entertainment, starring in web series such as Adulting and Minus later married filmmaker Faruk Kabir, but after 13 years, that marriage also ended in divorce. Reflecting on this painful experience, Rukhsar emphasized the importance of moving forward with acceptance and faith. She shared that every change in life brings lessons, both good and bad, and it is essential to embrace them and keep going. Throughout this difficult period, her daughter Aisha played a crucial role in helping her heal. Rukhsar expressed deep gratitude for Aisha's unwavering support, describing her as an exceptional daughter whose presence was invaluable during the heartbreak. The actress acknowledged that having Aisha by her side made a significant difference in navigating the challenges of her personal life.
India.com
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This 2 hour 41-minute film, was rejected by new actress, made another heroine overnight superstar, earned 48 times more, movie is…, lead actors are…
In the world of acting, luck and fortune also play a very important role. There are many such actresses in the industry who tried their luck but after flopping, they moved away from the world of acting. One of them was offered the role of heroine in superstar Salman Khan's film, but due to some reasons, she was out of the film and later, after becoming a flop actress, she started doing sewing and embroidery. The 1991 Blockbuster Sanam Bewafa Here we are talking about action drama, 'Sanam Bewafa', helmed by Saawan Kumar Tak. In this film, actress Chandni was seen as the lead actress opposite Salman in this film. But before her, this film was offered to the new actress of that time, Rukhsar Rehman. Who later debuted with Aditya Pancholi in 'Yaad Rakhegi Duniya.' But her first break was going to be with 'Sanam Bewafa'. She was going to be Salman's heroine. Sanam Bewafa proved to be a blockbuster in that era. But in a recent interview, she said that 'the name of the character in the film was Rukhsar. But my father did not believe in the terms of the contract. Rukhsar Rehman Rejected Sanam Bewafa Rukhsar's father refused to accept this contract. After this, Rukhsar rejected the first and last blockbuster of her career. Later, when her career flopped, after marriage and divorce, she had to work as a tailor. Even today, the actress regrets that she did not do this film. After Rukhsar's rejection, actress Navodita Sharma was cast in the film 'Sanam Bewafa' through an advertisement. Saawan Kumar liked her photo and gave her the lead role in the film. After this film became a hit, Navodita Sharma left her real name and kept the screen name Chandni. Chandni Became An Overnight Sensation Chandni also got a new identity from this blockbuster film of Salman Khan. Her debut film proved lucky for her. After this film, she became a star overnight. After this film, she became a big part of the industry. The budget of Sanam Bewafa was very low. In those days, 'Sanam Bewafa' was made in just Rs 25 lakh. But it became a huge success by earning 12 crores, which was 48 times more than its actual budget. The film is currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, which stars Late Pran, Danny Denzongpa, Puneet Issar, Kanchan, Pankaj Dheer and Dina Pathak in pivotal roles.
India.com
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actress gave flop with Rishi Kapoor, worked with Amitabh Bachchan, once ran boutique for a living, her name is…
At a time when most rising stars would chase every opportunity to shine brighter, she chose a different path. Just when major roles opposite iconic legends of Indian cinema were coming her way, she quietly stepped back from the spotlight. Her decision surprised many, as she had the screen presence, charm, and talent to go far. Instead of fame, she chose distance leaving behind what could've been glorious Bollywood run. Bollywood Actress Rukhsar Rehman Here we are talking about actress Rukhsar Rehman, who made her debut in the 1992 romantic movie 'Yaad Rakhegi Duniya', helmed by Deepak Anand. The film featured Aditya Pancholi, a famous actor from that time, in the main role. However, the actress captured all the attention. The movie was also a success. Yet, the actress' career did not flourish as much. She was found by director Sawan Kumar Tak, who wanted to cast her in his film. However, he asked Ruksar to sign a three-year contract, which she declined. This led to Rukhsar being replaced by Chandni in 1991's, Sanam Bewafa. That same year, she appeared alongside Rishi Kapoor in Inteha Pyar Ki. Rukhsar gained attention after her role in Inteha Pyar Ki, despite it was declared as big flop, Rukhsar was approached with many big films, but she then made the difficult choice to leave films to focus on her education. Rukhsar's father wanted her to finish her studies, so he called her back. Rukhsar respected her father's wishes and returned to Rampur. She was offered roles in Saugandh, Baazigar, and 1942: A Love Story, but she turned down all these offers, which allowed other actresses to benefit. After completing her education, Rukhsar chose to return to acting, making her comeback after ten years with Ram Gopal Varma's D (2005). However, she was only receiving offers for supporting roles, with actors Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and others in Sarkar, God Tussi Great Ho, PK, Shaitan and Uri: The Surgical Strike. At the same time, Rukhsar gained recognition on television with shows like Kuch Toh Log Kahenge and Tumhari Paakhi. Rukhsar Rehman's Personal Life Rukhsar was initially married to actor Asad Ahmed, and they have a daughter, actress Aisha Ahmed. After a few years, Rukhsar and Asad separated. Meanwhile, after her first divorce Rukhsar came to her father's house, who lives in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. After some days, she opened a garment boutique to earn a living. In this way, she started earning a living from this boutique and started raising her daughter. In 2010, she took marriage vows with director Faruk Kabir. However, Rukhsar and Faruk also got separated in 2023. Currently, Rukhsar is living with her daughter in Mumbai.
Pink Villa
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet Aamir Khan's co-star who fled home at 19 with her 8-month-old daughter who is now popular OTT star
Not every actor in the industry has a journey of fairytale in the world of glitz and glamor. The actor we're talking about today has worked with the likes of Aamir Khan and Rishi Kapoor. She became a successful name at the age of 17, but had to flee from her house at the age of 19 with an infant daughter. We're talking about none other than Rukhsar Rehman, widely known for her appearance in movies like PK, Uri and 83. She started off her career when she was just a teenager and shared screen space with legendary Rishi Kapoor in films like Yaad Rakhegi Duniya and Inteha Pyar Ki. Fresh out of school, at the age of 17, Ruskhar was already playing lead roles in major production. However, this success was short-lived as her parents didn't view acting as a respectable career path. They always believed that a stable family life was more important and arranged her marriage. Unfortunately, her married life anyway fell apart, and she ran away from her house at the age of 19 with her 8-month-old daughter, Aisha Ahmed. While speaking with Humans of Bombay, the actress recalled going back to her father, who stood by her decision. She opened up a boutique, but her inner calling remained for acting. In 2005, she made another tough decision of leaving her daughter with her parents. While it was difficult, she knew it was important to provide her daughter with the life she deserved. She moved to Mumbai to start from the scratch with small roles, auditions and, rejections. This led to her appearance in movies like D, Sarkar and later, PK, Uri and, 83. She has also appeared in TV shows like Kuch Toh Log Kahenge, Tumhari Paakhi, Adaalat, Haq Se and many more. According to her, these little steps were not just a step forward in her career but also in reclaiming the part of herself. Aisha Ahmed, Rukhsar's daughter, is also a renowned face on OTT with several shows to her credit including Minus One, 3 Storeys and many more. In addition to this, the young actress is quite popular on social media where she enjoys massive followers' base of nearly 907k.
