This Mother’s Day, we spoke with Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, who gave birth to her son Vayu in August 2022. Ms. Sonam shared her thoughts on motherhood and motherhood in the industry.
When asked how being a mother has affected her life, she said: Being a good mother or father is about setting the right moral compass for your children by doing the right thing yourself and setting a good example. I think that really changed me. I became more concerned about always doing the right thing. ”
Of the industry’s shifting dynamics around balancing career and motherhood, she said: “I don’t think the industry is accepting mothers enough. I don’t think it’s just the Indian film industry. Every industry needs to be more accepting.” Becoming a mother doesn’t mean you have to stop working, or that you can’t do a good job or dedicate enough time to your work.
Talking about her personal experience, she said, “I wanted to take some time off because childbirth takes a toll on my body and caring for a new human takes a toll on my mental, emotional and physical health. I know.”
Talking about the importance of maternity leave, she said, “So I need to take maternity leave and it should be the norm, but at the same time it doesn’t mean I’m not giving 100 percent to my work.” I was. And I hope every industry understands that women are more capable than men of taking care of everything, including themselves, their children, and their jobs. ”
She also talked about her favorite moms in pop culture, saying, “I love the characters of Sridevi from Mama, Aunt May from Spider-Man, I think Marisa Tomei did a great job, and The Simpsons.” Marge Simpson of ”.
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