Celebs who changed their religion - Religion is an insightful aspe- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Religion is an insightful aspect of one's life. Here's a look at few celebs who changed their religion to attain spirituality or for their love.

Yuvraj Singh got married to actress Hazel Keech on November 30, 2016 according to Sikh traditions. Before the wedding, that took place in a gurdwara near Fatehgarh Sahib, Hazel was rechristened Gurbasant Kaur. The British-Mauritian actress’ new name was announced at the Anand Karaj ceremony at the gurdwara.

In This Pic : Yuvraj Singh, Hazel Keech

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Music director Yuvan Shankar Raja took to his micro-blogging page to announce something very personal. While dismissing rumours about him getting married for the third time, the composer also tweeted that he is now following Islam. “Yes, I follow Islam and I’m proud about it. Alhamdhulillah. My family supports my decision and there is no misunderstanding between me and my dad,” he said.

In This Pic : Yuvan Shankar Raja

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Bengali beauty Sharmila Tagore converted to Islam when she married Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi on 27 December 1969. She became Ayesha Sultana Khan, later shortened to Ayesha Khan.

In This Pic : Sharmila Tagore

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Inspired by his brother Jeremy, Michael Jackson apparently embraced Islam few years before his death. The news was never confirmed, but it was a huge rage in the media.

In This Pic : Michael Jackson

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More than two decades ago, film stars Dharmendra and Hema Malini married secretly. Women activists protested against the "illegal" marriage. Dharmendra, they pointed out, was already married and had teenaged children. But in order to give legitimacy to his union with Hema Malini, the couple had converted to Islam.

In This Pic : Hema Malini, Dharmendra

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