Saif says fellow actor Shah Rukh Khan is God

Top Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has expressed disappointment on the Hindu-Muslim divide in India.

Saif wanted to purchase a new house and approached some Hindu housing societies. However, they refused to sell to him because of his religion. Says Saif, “I know there are localities and building societies that won’t sell real estate to anyone who’s a Muslim. I didn’t want to get involved in that problem. I went to a Muslim builder to avoid complications. And it’s not restricted to building societies; it’s there in society in general. Its common knowledge that in certain areas of Juhu and Bandra land and houses are not sold to Muslims. I’m constantly surprised by how much religion matters to some people here. Perceptions of religion are always based on experience or fanaticism. Some elements have spoilt things for the entire community. That’s the sad truth about Islam.”

Saif is only half Muslim as his mother is a Hindu, “I’ve been brought up to believe in the oneness of God. In some places He is known as Jesus. In other places He is known as Bhagwan or Allah. And in some places He is known as Shah Rukh Khan,” says Saif.

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