Actress Parveen Babi was wedded, but her spouse migrated to Pakistan, disclosed Mahesh Bhatt.
In the bustling city of New Delhi, the enigma that was Parveen Babi, the iconic Bollywood beauty, experienced a tumultuous personal odyssey. Her journey in the entertainment industry was a rollercoaster ride, marked by professional triumphs that placed her among the highest-earning actresses of the 70s. She was not only a leading actress but also a sought-after star during that era. However, her significant personal life troubles, particularly her failed relationships, garnered significant media attention as well.
The Hidden Truth About Parveen Babi's Marital Life
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, in a candid interview with BBC News Hindi, disclosed a surprising revelation about Parveen Babi's marital life. As he reflected on the past, he shared that Parveen was indeed married at some point. Understandably, he learned about her marital history much later, during the initial stages of their relationship. He lived with Parveen for a duration and old conversations with her mother hinted at this untold aspect of Parveen's life. Her mother, who frequently visited from Junagadh, would sometimes casually mention Parveen's marital past. The name of this mysterious husband, however, remains mostly concealed from public discussions.
Remarkably, during Mahesh Bhatt's visit to Pakistan for the Kara Film Festival in 2003, a man identified as Parveen's husband reportedly wanted to meet him. Regrettably, their meeting never materialized due to Bhatt's busy schedule. He admitted that he never shied away from meeting him, expressing curiosity about why this man, a stranger to him, would wish to see him.
The Tragic Downfall: Parveen Babi's Battles with Mental Illness
Mahesh Bhatt's interview also shed light on the deteriorating health of Parveen Babi, who was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia in the later stages of her life. He often found himself by her side as she struggled with her mental illness, which undeniably took a toll on both her physical and emotional well-being. One chilling memory he shared was Parveen's desperate plea as she shivered in the corner of her apartment, convinced that someone was attempting to take her life. Undoubtedly, her mental health battles played a significant role in the ultimate breakdown of her relationship with Bhatt.
Parveen Babi was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and passed away in 2005 at her Mumbai apartment. Her autopsy revealed that she succumbed to organ failure and diabetes, at the age of 55. Besides her romantic relationships with Danny Denzongpa, Kabir Bedi, and Mahesh Bhatt, her personal life was marred by anguish and despair.
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- In a surprising revelation, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt disclosed that Parveen Babi was once married, a fact he learned during the initial stages of their relationship.
- During an interview with BBC News Hindi, Mahesh Bhatt also shared that Parveen's mother often casually mentioned her marital past when she visited from Junagadh.
- Despite a man identifying as Parveen's husband reportedly wanting to meet Mahesh Bhatt during his visit to Pakistan for the Kara Film Festival in 2003, their meeting never occurred due to Bhatt's busy schedule.
- Parveen Babi's personal life struggles were not limited to her relationships, as she faced significant battles with paranoid schizophrenia in the later years, leading to her eventual passing at the age of 55 in 2005.
