Every Valentine we focus on celebrity couples that have been in the limelight for a while. We look at the love stories behind their relationships, following the ups and downs of their marriage. Some ride the waves, while others don’t. Today we look at some leading female stars who have proved that love can, truly, conquer all. Be it rumours, a scandal or an unfortunate incident that “tainted” their name, these women have followed their hearts and found love.
When actress and model Sadia Jahan Prova was swept in the media frenzy that followed her leaked video with her ex-boyfriend, she took it in her stride and handled the media with much grace. Not only did she resume working in the media line, she silenced many naysayers with her marriage to a leading man in the corporate sector.
Another leading favourite Shuborna Mustafa tied the knot with young director Badrul Anam Soud after several years of conjugal life with Humayun Faridi. Although rumours about an unstable relationship were rife, she stood by her heart, fighting against all odds.
Moushumi Nag, sister-in-law of leading film actress Aruna Bishwas, also found love years after her first marriage, tying the knot with actor Shoeb Ahmed as a single mom. The couple recently welcomed a new addition to the family with their first child.
Bijori Barkatullah, too, gave marriage a second chance with actor Intekhab Dinar after ending a long marriage with musician Shawkat Ali Emon.
Interestingly, Lutfunnahar Lata from Bahubrihi fame tied the knot with a groom of her son’s choice - a foreign national, Mark Wayneberg. Acclaimed musician Shakila Zafar, followed suit with her second marriage to Indian poet Ravi Sharma, in a private ceremony held in the company of close friends and family.
Dancer cum model Ria also chose to give marriage a second chance, as did actress Nadia who stepped into conjugal life with Nayeem, actor and model.
What’s interesting to see is that the generic stereotypes and status quo has been broken, with actresses finding and giving love a second chance.
While gossip mills will always be abuzz with rumours of broken marriages and unstable relationships, what’s commendable to see is that our leading ladies have set an example for themselves, proving that they can choose to find love and happiness, regardless of what others may have to say. They’ve shattered stereotypes and have proved that they, too, can carve their paths in life - be it by embracing their freedom as single women, or finding love again.
