CHENNAI – Web Desk: Popular Tamil film actor Jay, known for his work alongside Thalapathy Vijay, has opened up about his decision to embrace Islam, stating that his first visit to a mosque gave him a profound realization that all human beings are equal there.
In a recent interview, the actor revealed that while he formally confirmed his conversion to Islam in 2019, his spiritual inclination toward the faith began as early as 2011. He described the decision as the result of personal experiences and a search for inner peace rather than a single moment. Recalling his first mosque experience, Jay said he stood in line like any ordinary worshipper. Though people recognized him as an actor, no one spoke to him inside the mosque or gave him unnecessary attention.
He noted that the mosque environment was completely new to him — with no haste, no unnecessary pressure — where one can worship at their own pace. The actor said his thinking and personality have undergone significant positive change since embracing Islam. Jay began his film career in 2002 alongside Thalapathy Vijay, who is now the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
