Mirza later issued a strong clarification, stating that she had been misquoted and that she personally considered pre-marital sex a "major sin". Attire and "Short Skirts" Debate

Perhaps the most persistent romantic storyline of her early career involved Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor. Around the mid-2000s, rumors swirled that the two were dating. They were allegedly introduced through mutual friends. The media narrative painted them as a "power couple" in the making. However, this storyline remained strictly speculative. Both parties denied a romantic involvement, and it eventually fizzled out as Shahid Kapoor moved on to other relationships.

One of the earliest and most significant controversies occurred in November 2005. At a leadership summit in New Delhi, Mirza spoke about the importance of "safe sex" as a public health measure. However, her comments were widely misquoted in various media outlets, leading many to believe she was endorsing pre-marital sex. The fallout was immediate:

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Mirza later issued a strong clarification, stating that she had been misquoted and that she personally considered pre-marital sex a "major sin". Attire and "Short Skirts" Debate