Ismail Darbar: The Composer Speaks Out about Family and Feuds

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Veteran music director Ismail Darbar, known for hits like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, is in the news for speaking openly about his personal and professional life. His recent statements touch upon his marriages, his family’s traditional values, and a long-running industry feud.

Addressing His Second Marriage, Darbar discussed his second wife, Ayesha, who was previously named Preeti. He tackled rumors, firmly stating that Ayesha’s conversion to Islam was completely her own choice and that he never pressured her.

He also clarified the timing of his relationships. Darbar mentioned that he and his first wife, Farzana, were already separated after years of growing apart when he proposed to Ayesha. He praised his older sons, including Awez and Zaid Darbar, for being mature and respectful about his decisions.

He also spoke fondly of Ayesha, mentioning that she gave up a successful career in the entertainment industry to focus on their home and family.

Views on Daughter-in-Law Gauhar Khan, The composer's comments about his daughter-in-law, actress Gauhar Khan (who is married to his son, Zaid Darbar), have attracted attention. While he complimented Gauhar as a wonderful mother, he mentioned that he holds "old-fashioned" views about women continuing to work after marriage and motherhood.

Darbar said that he personally avoids watching Gauhar's work because his conservative mindset means he "will not be able to tolerate" certain scenes. Crucially, he emphasized that he will not tell her what to do; he believes that the right to ask her to stop working belongs only to his son, Zaid.

The Unfinished Feud with Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Finally, Darbar confirmed that his major professional fallout with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is still unresolved. The two collaborated on classic films, but their relationship broke over disagreements, especially during work on the Netflix series Heeramandi.

Darbar was clear that he will not work with Bhansali again, even if offered an enormous fee, saying he has moved on from that part of his career. He also suggested that the director "betrayed" actor Salman Khan by choosing Shah Rukh Khan for the film Devdas. To know such latest updates, stay tuned to serialboosters.com Thank you!