Sanya Malhotra responds to societal pressure for mothers to stay home after childbirth
- Bollywood actress Sanya Malhotra is preparing for her upcoming role as an Indian housewife in “Mrs.”
- She discusses societal expectations and the pressure on women to leave jobs after childbirth.
- She attributes her success to her passion for learning and her drive to push boundaries.
Bollywood actress Sanya Malhotra is preparing for her role as an Indian housewife in her upcoming film “Mrs”. In a recent conversation, she shared her thoughts on societal expectations, particularly the pressure on women to leave their jobs after childbirth. She emphasized that both parents share the responsibility of parenting, stating that the child belongs to both.
In a recent conversation with ANI, Sanya Malhotra discussed the societal expectations placed on women. She said, “Society expects a lot from women. It’s very common nowadays for a woman to leave her job after giving birth. But the child belongs to both, right? Parenting is a shared responsibility. What we need is a good balance.”
She also highlighted that while some might struggle to balance both, many people manage it successfully, and others can learn from their examples.
The “Mrs.” actress attributes her success to her passion for learning and her drive to push her limits. She shared that she avoids confining herself to a specific mold and has always embraced bold choices. While she maintains a relaxed attitude in life, Sanya revealed that she eagerly experiments and takes on new challenges in her film work.
Sanya Malhotra shared that while working on “Jawan” and “Sam Bahadur”, she also prepared for her role in “Mrs”. She mentioned that after returning from the “Sam Bahadur” shoot, she would have calls with director Aarti Kadav to discuss her character and get into the right mindset.
She also teased her upcoming projects, revealing that 2025 will showcase her in diverse roles. She shared that in “Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari”, she’ll portray a character, unlike anything she’s done before, emphasizing her love for pushing boundaries and constantly challenging herself.
Meanwhile, the film “Mrs.” is set to premiere on February 7 on Zee5. Directed by Aarti Kadav, the film tells the story of a trained dancer and dance teacher whose life takes a dramatic turn after marriage.
