Actor Naseeruddin Shah recently spoke about his wife, Ratna Pathak Shah, in an interview.He shared that when he first saw her in 1975, he was instantly attracted to her.Despite facing opposition from Ratna’s parents, who saw Naseeruddin as an ill-tempered drug addict, their love persevered.
Naseeruddin explained that their paths crossed when he arrived in Bombay from the Film Institute in Pune.
At that time, he had already acted in his first film while studying at the institute.Ratna, on the other hand, was acting in a play directed by Dubey Saab.
It was during this introduction that Naseeruddin felt an immediate connection and wanted to get to know her better.
As they began working together and going through rehearsals, their bond grew stronger.
Naseeruddin admired Ratna’s unwavering support throughout the ups and downs of life.He attributed this to the fact that they remained good friends throughout their relationship.
Naseeruddin also revealed that Ratna’s parents strongly opposed their union due to his past.He had been previously married and struggled with drug addiction and a volatile temperament.
However, Ratna defied her parents’ objections and stood by Naseeruddin’s side.Although she attended drama school for three years during this period, they practically lived together, making their decision to move in together feel completely natural.
After seven years of being together, Naseeruddin and Ratna finally tied the knot in 1982.Despite the challenges they faced, their love endured, and they continued to support and cherish each other.On the professional front, Naseeruddin was recently seen in the web show “Taj: Divided by Blood.”
Overall, Naseeruddin Shah spoke fondly about his wife, Ratna Pathak Shah, and how their love blossomed from the moment they met.Despite opposition from Ratna’s parents and the challenges they faced, their friendship and support for each other prevailed, leading to a strong and lasting marriage.
