Wed Mar 12 21:20:00 UTC 2025: ## TV Actress Kishwer Merchant Talks Interfaith Marriage and Ramadan Observances
**Mumbai, India** – Television actress Kishwer Merchant, known for her appearance on Bigg Boss, opened up about her interfaith marriage and the challenges of observing Ramadan in her Hindu in-laws’ home during a recent podcast appearance on Sana Khan’s show.
Merchant, a Muslim, married Hindu actor Suyyash Rai in 2016. She shared nostalgic memories of observing Ramadan in her joint Muslim family, contrasting it with her current experience. While she fondly recalled the communal aspect of preparing and eating pre-dawn meals (Sahari) in her childhood home, she described the solitary nature of observing Ramadan in her in-laws’ home, sometimes even forgoing Sahari altogether.
Despite the differences, Merchant emphasized her commitment to both faiths, stating that she and Rai celebrate Eid, Diwali, Holi, and Christmas together. She also addressed the eight-year age gap between herself and her husband, highlighting that it hasn’t impacted their relationship. The actress’s candid account offers a glimpse into the complexities and joys of navigating an interfaith marriage.
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