New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has sparked widespread curiosity among Indian fans after speaking about a lesser-known aspect of his personal life - his stepmother's Sikh faith. In a recent interview with Time magazine, the actor reflected on his unconventional upbringing and revealed that his stepmother, Peggy DiCaprio, is an Amritdhari Sikh.

Recalling his family background, DiCaprio said his father came from the hippie counterculture movement and was deeply involved in the underground art scene of 1970s Los Angeles. It was in this free-spirited environment that Peggy DiCaprio later became part of the family. According to reports, she embraced Sikhism several years ago and began wearing a turban only in recent yea...