We all know and should acknowledge that motherhood itself is a full-time job. It is always inspiring and empowering to see the multi-tasking side of every mother. In addition to nurturing their children, mothers pull off the amazing feat of pursuing a successful career, while keeping the family grounded.
So to celebrate the strong spirit of motherhood, we have curated a list of Bollywood moms who embraced motherhood as gracefully as their characters on-screen.
1. Kalki Koechlin
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Though not the first unmarried mom in Bollywood she is a pioneer in being vocal about the experience of motherhood. Mostly known for her out-of-the-box roles, the actress chose natural water-birth as her delivery plan. It was quite a brave decision, as the actress was in labor for 17 hours. After the birth of her baby, Kalki opened up about the hardships of childbirth, which again was a first-time for an Indian actress to talk openly about such a subject.
While being pregnant, the actress learned how to play the ukulele. Now she uses that talent to sing lullabies to her baby. The little angel either gets excited by her mommy’s musical talent or falls asleep. Mama Koechlin seems happy and content in the role of a mother.
2. Neha Dhupia
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This new mom was blessed with a beautiful daughter recently. Since the actress and her husband both have busy work schedules, it is hard to commit to adequate family time. Therefore, this lockdown has been a blessing for the couple. In the pre-coronavirus era, the actress has spoken about the working mom guilt – that when she’s at home she’s thinking about work, and when at work she’s thinking about home. Now with the lockdown, Neha Dhupia seems to be having hands-on mommy time. She has made a routine for her daughter to keep her up to date academically. In addition to that, the actress plans fun activities with her family, like painting or reading that keeps her daughter entertained.
3. Soha Ali Khan
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After the birth of her daughter, Inaaya, Soha Ali Khan opened about the transformation that accompanies motherhood. One of them is the routine of a mother. The actress reveals that before Inaaya, she would wake up at noon and have lunch as her first meal of the day. Since she became a mother, the actress has a 7-11 routine, after which she might have to keep some professional or social commitments despite being exhausted.
4. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
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Despite being Miss World, and one of the most successful actresses in Bollywood, Aishwarya was no exception when it came to being fat-shamed by trolls. It happened after the actress entered motherhood, and was spotted in public for the first time during Cannes 2012. Since the diva has always been in the public eye, she seemed least affected by these negative comments. The actress enjoys her role as a mother and never shies away from saying it out loud.
5. Lisa Haydon
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Lisa Haydon shares quite a fresh perspective, different from regular working moms. Instead of feeling guilt, the actress feels that it is important for her son to see his mother as a hardworking individual. She adds that since he misses his mommy while she’s at work, Zack appreciates the time he spends with her. Lisa reveals that motherhood had made her aware of her real priorities as the stakes of failure are high. We applaud this mum’s fierce determination and hope she keeps inspiring working moms in the future as well.
6. Kareena Kapoor Khan
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Kareena’s son Taimur became an internet celebrity overnight. The chote nawab has been in the public eye since his post-delivery picture was shared on the parents’ Instagram handle. Since then, the nation has always wanted to know what Taimur has been up to. His mom, Kareena Kapoor Khan, has been more than happy to share the spotlight with her little angel. Therefore, we’ve had regular glimpses through paparazzi invasions and social media pages to get a regular update on what little Tim has been doing.
Did we miss out on any of your favorite Bollywood moms? Let us know in the comments below.
