This actress felt trapped in marriage, dated Bobby Deol, Sohail Khan, addiction to alcohol made her…
One decision can change a person's life forever. Often, we see some celebrities make bold decisions that either work in their favour or don't. But they are humans. They make the choices they feel are right for them at that point. But some celebrities never stop living their best, no matter the circumstances. In this article, we will be talking about an actress who has seen a lot of drama but is quite content today.
This actress is 52 years old and her personal life was often discussed back in the 90s. Her love life often grabbed headlines. She is the daughter of a popular Bollywood director. The actress had a failed marriage. She also had allegedly dated Bobby Deol and Sohail Khan. But things didn't work out. So who is she? Read on.
The actress we are talking about is Pooja Bhatt. She made her acting debut in the year 1989 with Mahesh Bhatt's TV film Daddy. However, her big screen debut was in 1991 in the romantic comedy titled Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahi, which also starred Aamir Khan. Pooja made people fall in love with her acting, charm, and beauty.
Further in this entertainment news, in 2023, Pooja Bhatt opened up about her failed marriage and alcohol addiction. Bhatt stated that she was in a broken marriage with Manish Makhija. The actress clarified that no one cheated on anyone in that marriage. However, they lost interest in each other. She lost herself while trying to tick off the boxes society has made for women. The actress felt trapped in her marriage.
About her alcohol addiction, Pooja Bhatt said that she relied on alcohol to distract herself from the broken relationships. She stated how alcohol became her band-aid and she was trapped, first while trying to be a "good wife" and later with a bottle of liquor. One day, she wondered what's the difference between a bad relationship and a bottle of alcohol. She used them to numb her pain. She decided to quit alcohol and has been sober for 7 years since then.