Boney Kapoor's marriage to Sridevi was controversial, deeply affecting his first wife, Mona Shourie. Mona revealed the emotional pain of being compared to Sridevi and the advice that helped her rebuild her life. Sridevi's past included a rumored marriage to Mithun Chakraborty, who reportedly felt insecure about her bond with Boney.
Boney Kapoor and Sridevi’s marriage often made headlines due to the controversies around it. Before marrying Sridevi, Boney was married to
Mona Shourie
. Mona was just 19 when she married him, and they had two children—Arjun and
Anshula Kapoor
.
Mona's Emotional Pain and Humiliation
In an old interview with DNA, Mona opened up about how deeply she was affected by Boney Kapoor's growing closeness with Sridevi. She shared that the experience was emotionally painful, especially because she was constantly compared to a glamorous actress. People around her suggested she lose weight or visit a spa to improve her appearance, which added to her distress. However, instead of giving in, Mona decided to gather strength and start over. She told her parents that she wanted to rebuild her life and create an identity of her own.
Guiding Advice That Helped Mona Heal
In the same interview, she also recalled a piece of advice from a friend’s mother that became a guiding principle during her difficult time. She shared that the advice was simple yet profound: if someone no longer has a place in your life, then you should also remove them from yours. Mona reflected on how this advice felt like a moment of realization for her. It helped her understand that she had not failed, but rather, it was the relationship that had failed.
Sridevi's Past Romance and Ties to Boney Kapoor
Sridevi was one of Bollywood's most iconic actresses, and throughout her career, she was romantically linked to several actors, including Mithun Chakraborty. Reports suggest that Sridevi and Mithun were married in 1985, despite Mithun already being married at the time. Their relationship reportedly ended in 1988. During their romantic involvement, it was also reported that Mithun felt insecure about Sridevi's bond with filmmaker Boney Kapoor. To prove her love and loyalty, Sridevi is said to have tied a rakhi to Boney. This was later confirmed by Mona, Boney's ex-wife, who acknowledged that Sridevi did indeed tie a rakhi to her husband.
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