Ismail Darbar Opens Up About Interfaith Family Life and Parenting Philosophy
Renowned Bollywood music composer Ismail Darbar, known for his candid nature and willingness to share personal details with his audience, has once again captured public attention with heartfelt revelations about his family life. The composer, who previously made headlines regarding his second marriage, recently participated in a revealing conversation that shed light on his unique approach to parenting within an interfaith household.
Dual Identity: How Darbar's Son Embraces Both Hindu and Muslim Traditions
During an engaging interview on a YouTube channel hosted by Subhojit Ghosh, Darbar spoke extensively about his youngest son, Imaan Ismail Darbar. The composer disclosed that celebrated filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, with whom Darbar has collaborated on iconic films including 'Devdas' and 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', actually named his son.
"My son has grown up participating in both Hindu and Muslim religious rituals," Darbar explained during the conversation. "He carries two names - his Muslim name is Imaan, while his Hindu name is Maan. When he visits his maternal grandparents' home, everyone calls him Maan there. He actively stands during pooja ceremonies and applies tilak to his forehead with reverence."
Teaching Religious Respect: Darbar's Parenting Philosophy
The composer elaborated on his deliberate approach to raising his son with respect for multiple religious traditions. "I have consciously taught him to honor the religion into which he was born, while simultaneously respecting all other faiths equally," Darbar stated emphatically. This philosophy reflects Darbar's broader worldview and his commitment to fostering religious harmony within his own family.
Reflections on Marriage and Partnership
During the same interview, Darbar reflected thoughtfully on his second marriage to Ayesha, who reportedly converted to Islam following their wedding. The composer was careful to emphasize that this religious transition occurred without any pressure from his side. "I never forced her to change her faith," he clarified.
Darbar went on to credit his wife with providing crucial support during challenging periods in his professional journey. "The past twenty years of my life have presented significant difficulties, but I must salute Ayesha for enduring these challenges alongside me," he shared emotionally.
The composer recalled meaningful advice he received from filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who once told him, "I am saved just because of my wife, and if it was not for her, I would have been completely finished." This sentiment clearly resonates with Darbar's own appreciation for his wife's steadfast partnership.
Through these personal revelations, Ismail Darbar offers a rare glimpse into how some Bollywood personalities navigate complex religious and cultural identities within their families, while maintaining traditional values alongside modern perspectives on faith and coexistence.
