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Meena Kumari's Struggles: Former Son-in-Law Tajdar Amrohi Recounts Difficult Times, Alcoholism, and His Own Harsh Words


Meena Kumari's Struggles: Former Son-in-Law Tajdar Amrohi Recounts Difficult Times, Alcoholism, and His Own Harsh Words

Tajdar Amrohi is the son of the renowned filmmaker Kamal Amrohi and was previously married to Meena Kumari, one of the iconic actresses in India. In recent statements, Taj Amrohi disclosed some of the most sensitive and heart-wrenching facets of Meena Kumari’s existence. Speaking openly, he shared her suffuring revolves around fighting alcoholism. Amrohi narrated how people would buy cheaper branded alcohol for Meena Kumari. It clearly showed how drinking was a part of Meena Kumari's life and how those close to her managed or enabled her alcoholism. In one of the most shocking and candid revelations, he confessed about the severe confrontations they faced. He further confessed, "I had told her I'll break her arm." In context, he explained how these words stemmed from a harsh place and were deeply protective, saying, “My affection was brutal, because I was trying to protect her for what was happening to her health.”Meena Kumari's Struggles: Former Son-in-Law Tajdar Amrohi Recounts Difficult Times, Alcoholism, and His Own Harsh WordsThese insights give us a glimpse into the relationship turmoil that existed behind Meena Kumari’s glamorous facade as well as the strife within their marriage. Amrohi touched on the stifling atmosphere that she sometimes faced, tied to the regal strickness that his father, Kamal Amrohi, who often cast her in his films. He proposed that her life, in reality, seemed to involve an attempt to escape emotional baggage, maybe owing to some relationships in her past. To this day, Meena Kumari is remembered for her extraordinary artistry and timeless beauty. However, Tajdar Amrohi’s memories of her portray a softer, more fragile side to the actress. He highlights the fact that his reluctance to acknowledge the celebrated figure’s many struggles goes too far in simplifying the complex woman she was. While these are memories many would prefer to keep hidden, his sharing them grants undeniable warmth, allowing us for the first time to thoughtfully view the tragedy behind the “Tragedy Queen” of Indian cinema, embracing her legacy while recognizing her pain.

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