Former actor Sana Khan opened up about why she said no to a lucrative offer from the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, as she wanted to resist temptation and not give in to her inner ‘shaitan’. She announced her retirement from acting in 2020.
Sana Khan gave up acting in 2020 to help others in accordance with her religious beliefs. On November 21, 2020, she married Anas Saiyad. The former actress recently revealed what prompted her to leave the entertainment industry entirely. She also revealed that she turned down a lucrative offer from the reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi because she didn’t want to succumb to the show’s temptations because she was already committed to a religious path.
Sana debuted in the sixth season of Khatron Ke Khiladi, which was hosted by filmmaker Rohit Shetty. The former actor finished ninth that season and was invited back for the 10th season, which is when she realised she didn’t want to be in the entertainment industry.
She and her husband Anas participated in an Iqra TV interview in which they discussed her decision to leave Bollywood. Sana revealed that there were numerous triggers that led to her decision to leave. “It was in the month of Ramadan, [during the] last days that I used to see burning, blazing graves and I used to see myself inside it screaming for help,” she said of her difficult 2019.
Because I was scared, I couldn’t sleep. At first, I thought it was a dream. It went on for a week, ten days. That’s when things began to change inside of me, but I had no one to talk to. Because when you speak, people begin to judge you. This is what she said two days ago, and now look at her dancing. That was a very sensitive time in my life, and I wanted to make those changes.”
The following year, she decided to make several lifestyle changes, including giving up television for good and isolating herself even from her mother, before making the monumental decision to wear a hijab for good. Anas had told her at the time that he was fine if she accepted Khatron Ke Khiladi’s offer, but she had refused.
She continued, ” “I knew if I did that, if I went there, things would change because Satan is so powerful and resides within. Fighting him is extremely difficult. It’s the most difficult battle to fight, especially when you’re already there and see so much money. The greed never stops. That’s when I realised I didn’t want to do it at all. I know there’s a lot of money involved and I’m getting whatever I’m quoting, but I knew I didn’t want to do it at all. I desperately wanted to save myself.”
Sana rose to prominence after appearing in the 2007 song Billo Rani from Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal. In addition, she has appeared in the films Jai Ho, Wajah Tum Ho, and Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. In 2012-2013, Sana was a finalist on Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 6.
Sana Khan and her husband Anas Saiyad shared pics and called ‘this umrah very special’. Their post left fans wondering if they will have children.
Former actress Sana Khan and her husband Anas Saiyad have shared new photos from their trip to perform Umrah. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the duo shared a post revealing that ‘this umrah is very very special’. Fans speculated immediately after they shared the post that they were about to become parents.
The couple sat on a sofa in white outfits, smiling for the camera in the first photo. They can be seen inside an aircraft in the second image. They smiled and posed for the camera while sitting next to each other. They wrote in the caption, “Alhamdullilah, I’m so happy. This umrah is very special for a reason that I will share with you all soon, In Sha Allah. May Allah make it easy for you.”
A fan responded to the post by saying, “May Allah grant you a healthy child. MashAllah.” “Alhamdulillah, I think your both are going to be parents soon, in shaa Allah,” one commenter said. “You’re going to be a mother? Is that why this umrah is unique?” Someone wrote. “You’re expecting, ma shaa Allah….I’ve known for a month. Congratulations, “said another admirer.
Sana and Anas travelled to Saudi Arabia last year for her first Hajj with her husband. Sana posted a photo of herself with Anas on Instagram after they arrived in Mecca. “Can’t wait to experience the most beautiful journey of my life of hajj with my @anas saiyad20,” she wrote in part of her caption. Sana Khan, Anas Saiyad, Al Khalid, Saudi Arabia, Hajj, 2022, and Alhamdulillah were also added as hashtags.
Before flying to Mecca with Anas, Sana had posted a video. She’d stated, “My eyes are swollen because this is my first Hajj. Of course, I’m overjoyed because this was my dream that God fulfilled today… It’s incredible.” A portion of her caption stated, “Allah ka Ehsan (the grace of God). I don’t have the words to express how I feel… I can’t wait to get there.”
On November 20, 2020, Sana married Anas in a small ceremony. They married just a month after she announced her intention to retire from acting. Sana posted a photo of the couple with a note on Instagram to commemorate their first wedding anniversary in 2021. Sana appeared in several films, including Wajah Tum Ho and Jai Ho. She also appeared on Khatron Ke Khiladi 6. She also appeared on reality shows such as Bigg Boss 6, where she was a finalist.