Don't deserve to get a house in Mumbai because I am M B A - MUSLIM, BACHELOR, ACTOR, says Shireen Mirza

Mumbai: TV actress Shireen Mirza, who plays a negative role in Star Plus television show "Yeh Hain Mohabbatein", says she is struggling to find a home in Mumbai because of three factors -- she is a Muslim, a single woman and an actor. Shireen shared her ordeal via a message on Instagram. "I don't deserve to get a house in Mumbai because I am M B A - Muslim, Bachelor, Actor," she captioned the lengthy post along with a photograph. The post read: "This photograph was taken when I came here with a dream of living in Mumbai and now after spending almost eight years in this city, this is what I get to hear. Firstly, yes I am an actor and I do not smoke or drink and I have no criminal records. So, how can they judge my character on the basis of my profession. "Second, I'm a bachelor and when I call brokers they ask me higher rents for the flats which are available saying pay extra or you won't get it since your a bachelor. My question is nuisance can be created by families too?" Shireen also said she was told point blank that "Muslims are not preferred".

I don't deserve to get a house in Mumbai because I'm M B A - MUSLIM, BACHELOR, ACTOR. This pic was taken when I came here with a dream of living in Mumbai and now After spending almost 8 years in this city this is what I get to hear.. Firstly, Yes I'm an Actor and I do not Smoke or drink and I have no criminal records. So, How can they judge my character on the basis of my profession?? Second, I'm a bachelor and when I call brokers they ask me higher rents for the flats which are available saying Pay extra or u won't get it since ur a Bachelor. My question is nuisance can be created by families too??? Third, I called up another person and they ask me wether I am a Hindu or a Muslim and reverted back with an answer that Muslims are not preferred. They also mentioned that take the flat on ur friend's name who's not a Muslim. I mean what's in a name??? There's no difference in the blood. Renting or buying a property in the city that never sleeps. Mumbai which prides itself on its cosmopolitan character is divided on basis of religion, profession and marital status?? I'm shocked to see that Mumbai which has given me so much that I don't stop praising about Mumbai by calling it Aamchi Mumbai still doesn't have a place for me and so many of us coming from out of town still struggling with identity crises. With a heavy heart and after many refusals my question is Do I belong to this city ?? ???????????? #supportandshare

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"Third, I called up another person and they ask me wether I am a Hindu or a Muslim and reverted with an answer that Muslims are not preferred. They also mentioned that take the flat on you friend's name who is not a Muslim. I mean what's in a name? There's no difference in the blood," she added. Shireen plays the role of 'Simmi' in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.

लिख कर मिटा देना आदत नहीं हमारी , पर हर चीज़ बयान करना ज़रूरी भी नहीं ... ❤️ - शिरीन

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