Forbidden Love on the Local Scene: Natalija and Sani Smash Prejudices!
Have you ever heard of a love so strong it breaks all barriers? Meet Natalija and Sani, the musical couple from the group Trik FX, whose relationship was a real battle against prejudices, family pressures, and national differences.
A Challenging Beginning Natalija came to a dance school where Sani was her teacher. But it wasn’t all fairy tale. Natalija’s father couldn’t accept their relationship because Sani was of a different nationality. “He taught me to judge people as good or bad, not by nationality,” says Natalija. Sani, with a Romani mother, Greek father, and Turkish grandmother, born in Zemun, knew what it meant to be different and face prejudices.
Family Pressure and Judgments While Sani’s mother immediately accepted Natalija, his relatives were not so welcoming. Natalija was like a stranger in their family. When their son Dejan was born, the first question from relatives was whether he was white! Their relationship and marriage went through many trials, but today their home respects holidays of both religions.
Love That Conquers All Natalija admits her father softened only after a month, while her mother was supportive from the start. Sani confessed that the hardest part was transitioning from the showbiz world to family life, which was a huge challenge for him.
Hellish First Years and Tragedy The first three years of their relationship were hellish. Sani was popular, loved girls, and Natalija had to endure all the pressures. At one point, Sani had a terrible car accident and was immobilized. The whole group left him, but Natalija and their baby stayed by his side. “You realize who is really with you when it’s the worst,” says Sani.
Stronger Than Ever Today Today, they have two or three true friends and have built their life together. Their story proves that love can overcome all obstacles – from national differences to family pressures and tragedies.
If you thought love stories in showbiz are always fairy tales, think again! Do you have a “forbidden love” in your life? Or do you know someone who had to fight the world for love? Share your stories, let’s see who’s the most persistent in love!
