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From her controversial statements to quitting showbiz, secretly getting married & more: Times when Sana Khan made headlines

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Dec 19, 2024, 17:00 IST
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From her controversial statements to quitting showbiz, secretly getting married & more: Times when Sana Khan made headlines

Sana Khan has been making headlines for her controversial statements. Sana left showbiz in 2020 and even secretly got married. Over the years, she has made headlines several times. Here’s a look at her top controversies:-

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Sana Khan Leaves Showbiz to Embrace Islam

In mid-2020, Sana Khan surprised her fans and the entertainment industry by announcing her decision to leave the glamour world. In a heartfelt post, she revealed her choice to “serve humanity and follow the commands of my Creator. Following her announcement, Sana stepped away from the limelight, deleted all her previous Instagram posts, and began sharing content focused on her Islamic journey and spiritual learnings. Her decision to quit showbiz came shortly after her highly publicized breakup with choreographer Melvin Louis.


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Sana Khan Secretly Marries Anas Saiyad

In the latter half of 2020, Sana Khan tied the knot with Anas Saiyad in a private ceremony. The former actress later shared photos from their wedding, delighting her fans with the surprise announcement. Her marriage came shortly after her decision to leave showbiz and dedicate herself to a new chapter in life.


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Sana Khan Embraces Religion, Adopts Hijabs and Abayas

In 2020, Sana Khan fully embraced her faith and began wearing hijabs and abayas as part of her commitment to Islam. Speaking about her transformation, Sana revealed that despite her worldly success, she felt a deep sense of unhappiness and was haunted by dreams of her grave being on fire. This led her to reflect on her life and listen to motivational speeches. One quote that profoundly impacted her stated, “You don’t want your last day to be your first day of wearing a hijab.” Inspired by this, Sana decided to change her lifestyle, covering her head and adopting traditional attire as a reflection of her renewed faith.


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Sana makes pregnancy announcement

Sana Khan’s husband, Anas Saiyad, announced her pregnancy on Iqra TV, sharing that their child is expected to arrive during the month of Hajj in late June. Sana expressed her excitement about the journey, acknowledging the emotional ups and downs she has experienced but describing it as a beautiful phase as she eagerly awaits holding her baby.

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Sana’s Controversial Comments

Former actor Sana Khan, in a conversation with Rubina Dilaik on her podcast Kisi Ne Bataya Nahi, shared her views on modest dressing. She expressed surprise at men who feel proud when their wives wear skimpy clothes, stating that most men prefer their wives to dress modestly. Sana questioned how some men are comfortable with others complimenting their wives’ appearances when they wear revealing outfits, suggesting that such behaviour seems odd to her.

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Sana Dating and Getting Cheating on

Sana Khan and Melvin Lewis dated for nearly a year, openly sharing their relationship on social media. However, their breakup became public when Sana accused Melvin of cheating with multiple women and mistreating her in front of friends.

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When Sana Exposed Ex-Boyfriend

Sana publicly exposed her ex-boyfriend, Melvin Lewis, accusing him of cheating with multiple women and getting another woman pregnant. She revealed personal messages from him during Instagram live streams and interviews.

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