Daijiworld Media Network - Kolkata (SR)

Kolkata, Oct 9:  Finding herself in controversy is not new to TMC MP Nusrat Jahan, the popular Bengali film actor turned Lok Sabha member is currently facing the anger of a section of Muslim clerics for attending Durga puja celebrations. Meanwhile, Union minister Debasree Chaudhuri came forward to support the noted film actress and TMC MP on Monday and said personal choices should be respected and the Indian woman is known by her husband's faith.

Referring to the popular Bengali film actor turned Lok Sabha member attending Durga puja celebrations, a Muslim cleric associated with Darul Uloom Deoband stated that Nusrat Jahan should change her name and religion because she is 'defaming Islam and Muslims', by her actions.

After her marriage to a Hindu entrepreneur Nikhil Jain earlier this year, Nusrat is always spotted wearing 'mangalsutra and sindoor', which are the symbols of Hindu matrimony.

Backing her appearance on the pooja festivities Chaudhuri was quoted by PTI as, "Everybody should respect a personal choice. It is her choice and she has the freedom to practice or participate in any festival of her choice. In India, a married woman generally practises the religion of her husband and we all know that Nusrat married Nikhil Jain."

Responding to the comments, Jahan later told reporters that she prayed for peace and prosperity of all. "In Bengal, we all celebrate all festivals together. I always enjoy being part of the celebrations. I don't bother about controversies."