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Lekha Washington Hits Back at Interfaith Trolls
20 Feb
Summary
- Washington calls out 'Love Jihad' accusations with humor.
- She highlights her diverse cultural and religious background.
- Washington emphasizes her financial and intellectual independence.
Actor Lekha Washington recently addressed public criticism concerning her interfaith relationship with Imran Khan. Their appearance at the premiere of 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos' sparked online trolling.
Washington, who is of mixed Burmese, Italian, Punjabi, and South Indian heritage, with a Catholic/agnostic father and a partner whose father is Hindu/Scottish and mother is Muslim, humorously questioned the "Love Jihad" narrative. She stated her intent to "make light" of such ridiculous accusations.
She expressed gratitude for the support from her own and her partner's families, describing them as multicultural and inclusive. Washington also reflected on her career, having previously left acting due to excessive misogyny.
She further discussed her decade-long establishment of a successful art practice, prioritizing her financial and intellectual freedom. Washington believes societal judgment of women, often based on appearance, will eventually evolve, asserting her commitment to personal growth and work.
