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Popular Bollywood actor’s advice to young people to cohabit sparks debate

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Indian actor Zeenat Aman is facing criticism from her fellow actors after she took to social media to advocate for young couples to live together before marriage.

In a post on Instagram on 9 April, Aman wrote about why she advocates couples cohabit before getting married.

“If you’re in a relationship, I strongly recommend that you LIVE TOGETHER before getting married!” she said.

“This is the same advice I’ve always given my sons, both of whom have had, or are in,

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