Saif Ali Khan is favorite of the nation, irrespective of his religion but he recently got to know the intensity of Hindu-Muslim fight in India when he was out hunting for a new house. The Hindu housing society was adamant about not selling the house to him because he is a Muslim.
Saif says, “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 who has a Hindu mother adds, “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.”
