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In a city known to welcome people from across the globe with open arms, actor Aly Goni, who currently features in 'Ye Hai Mohabbatein', is finding it difficult to get a house on rent as he is a Kashmiri Muslim.
The actor moved to the city a couple of years ago and after failing to find a place for himself, he decided to stay with his cousin. But even two years down the line, nothing has changed. "I am sure every house has a TV and people watch us for entertainment. So why is it so difficult for an actor to rent a flat in Mumbai? Is it a crime to be born in Kashmir?
We have the same documents, have the same passport, same voter card and same pan card. Then why do we have to face this discrimination? Not letting someone rent a house anywhere in the country is undemocratic. I am heartbroken that I am looked down upon as a threat to the society just because I am a Kashmiri Muslim."'
The actor moved to the city a couple of years ago and after failing to find a place for himself, he decided to stay with his cousin. But even two years down the line, nothing has changed. "I am sure every house has a TV and people watch us for entertainment. So why is it so difficult for an actor to rent a flat in Mumbai? Is it a crime to be born in Kashmir?
We have the same documents, have the same passport, same voter card and same pan card. Then why do we have to face this discrimination? Not letting someone rent a house anywhere in the country is undemocratic. I am heartbroken that I am looked down upon as a threat to the society just because I am a Kashmiri Muslim."'
Neha Maheshwri,TNN | Aug 21, 2015, 12.00 AM IST | TV Celebs
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