Manoj and Beena Antony are a favourite star couple of the miniscreen audiences in Kerala. Manoj recently clarified the reason behind his wife, Beena, not converting to Hinduism from Christianity after marriage. It was normal during those times for wives from interreligious marriages to embrace their husband’s religion sooner or later. Manoj was speaking in an interview given to a YouTube channel.

Manoj:

“Beena was Christian, and it is normal in Nair houses to put pressure on the bride. We thought the elders would have a problem with her religion, and even Beena came forward to me, suggesting the idea of converting religion. However, no big pressure came from my house, and I was hesitant to allow her to change religion. She can visit the church and also visit the temple if she feels so. W

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