Bollywood actress, Malaika Arora is known for her killer dance moves and sartorial fashion choices. For the unversed, the diva was earlier married to the actor-director-producer, Arbaaz Khan. Together they are blessed with a son, Arhaan. However, after living in marital bliss for 19 long years, Malaika and Arbaaz had got separated in 2017, and has been co-parenting Arhaan together.
The ex-couple, Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan had moved on in their lives with separate partners. While Arbaaz is dating a model, Giorgia Andriani, Malaika is dating Bollywood actor, Arjun Kapoor. And post their separation, Arhaan has been living with his mother, Malaika Arora. However, he also has an easy access to his father, Arbaaz Khan's life. The doting parents are also often spotted spending quality time together.
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In an interview with the Humans of Bombay, Malaika Arora opened up about the kind of reaction she had received when she was expecting her child, Arhaan Khan. The media page also shared a montage video of the various adorable moments of the doting mother along with her son. In the conversation, Malaika mentioned the promise she had made to herself after embracing motherhood. Talking about the same, she said:
" 'This will end your career!’ is what people said when I was expecting. Back then, after marriage, you’d barely see an actress on screen. But being raised by women who advocated being independent, I knew motherhood just meant I was to essay one more role—the role of mom! I worked through my pregnancy—shuttling shows, & rehearsals. And when Arhaan was born, I promised to give him the world. I also promised myself—I won’t lose my identity in the process of being a mom. Ever since, I’ve lived up to both the promises."
Further, in the same conversation, Malaika mentioned the kind of routine she had to maintain, post her delivery and how she used to manage time. She revealed that she also had a 'working mom' guilt at that time, but she had overcome that by maximising her time with Arhaan. Talking about her unique parenting rule, she added:
"2 months after delivery, I performed at an award show. I was proud of myself because I also made it back home in time to tuck Arhaan in bed. Knowing that I could juggle motherhood & work empowered me. In fact, I said yes to Karan for Kaal Dhamaal a year after delivery! But I had ‘working mom’ guilt. So, I maximized my time with Arhaan. Every morning, I’d sing malayalam songs to him, the ones my mom sang to me. Then, I’d strap him on & run errands before heading to work. And I always made it back home in time to read to him. I also had a solid support system in my family. And even Arbaaz & I had set rules—one parent was always present. No PTMs, or annual shows were missed. And I always picked him up or dropped him off at school. Soon, it became the highlight of my day."
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Arhaan Khan is currently pursuing higher studies abroad since August 2021. And since he had shifted, there has been an emptiness in the mommy's life. Revealing how she enjoys her motherhood and also giving priorities towards her career, she concluded:
"I spoke to Arhaan about everything! Even when Arbaaz & I told him we were separating, he understood. And ever since, regardless of our differences, Arbaaz & I’ve been a unit when it comes to parenting. When Arhaan had to shave, I called Arbaaz who took me through the process; it was fun! Today, Arhaan is my dearest friend. The morning singing routine has now transitioned into a Sunday cooking ritual. And now that he’s away studying, we keep DM-ing recipes to each other. I miss him; the empty nest syndrome is real, but it’s a good thing I kept my 2nd promise—to not lose my identity in the process of being a mom. I’ve my work, my friends & my life. So, live your dream—go after that job, leave if you’re in an unhappy marriage, & prioritize yourself. Being a mom doesn’t mean you stop being you. Motherhood is not the end. Treat it as a comma, but never as a full stop! #NoOneLikeMom.”
What do you think about Malaika's revelations?
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