Asim Riaz dismisses Himanshi Khurana’s claim he pressured her to convert: ‘Never asked to change religion’
Asim Riaz has publicly denied claims made by his former partner Himanshi Khurana that he pressured her to convert to Islam. The couple, who met on Bigg Boss 13, ended their relationship in 2023 citing religious differences.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights the intersection of celebrity culture, personal religious beliefs, and public discourse on social media.
Model Asim Riaz and Punjabi actress Himanshi Khurana met and fell in love on Bigg Boss 13 in 2019. After being in a relationship for four years, the couple broke up in 2023. Recently, in a podcast with Paras Chhabra, Himanshi Khurana spoke about their breakup and said it was due to a difference in religious beliefs and his demand that she convert to Islam, which led to them to part ways. In 2023, Asim also confirmed that the breakup was mutual due to their different religious beliefs. What did Himanshi Khurana say on Paras Chhabra's podcast? In a recent conversation with Bigg Boss 13 fellow contestant Paras Chhabra, Himanshi said, "He used to tell me the good things about his religion. Everyone tells you about those things; there is nothing wrong with that.
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