Motherhood is a 24*7 thankless job for which you get paid only with smiles, kisses and lots of giggles. Bollywood actress, Gul Panag had made headlines when she had introduced her six-month-old baby boy, Nihal to the world last year in August. (Recommend Read: Amy Jackson Posts A Bare-Bodied Picture Of Herself Flaunting Her Stretch Marks And Baby Bump)
The former Miss India and actress, Gul Panag married her childhood sweetheart and pilot, Rishi Attari in the year 2011. But what took our attention was the fact that she successfully kept the news of her pregnancy away from the media glare. After almost a year and a half, the diva opened up about her motherhood journey.
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Recently, in an interview with the Mumbai Mirror, Gul Panag talked about having a baby, and stated, "I think having a baby is a very significant step in life, and like marriage, you should think it through carefully before committing to it. Have children when you are ready to welcome them and can raise them happily and responsibly, not when society says you must." (Also Read: Neha Dhupia And Angad Bedi Take Time Off Baby Mehr Duties, Get Clicked At A Lunch Date (Pictures))
Talking about the idea of giving birth to a baby, Gul shared, "Rishi and I have always valued our privacy. Becoming parents is a special experience and we decided that we’d like to go through it without the distraction of public attention. Family and close friends knew about Nihal but we refrained from posting anything on the social media. He is almost six months old and it has been a roller coaster ride! I’m charmed by his gurgles and giggles even if it is a bit of a struggle with erratic sleep and feeding schedules. Life and goals are taking shape parallelly, with a little more coordination between Rishi and me to include Nihal."
Gul also talked about her post-pregnancy weight loss, and said, "Nihal was born prematurely so I didn’t put on too much weight. Even through the pregnancy, I took care to eat healthy and have always been very active, so it was easy to get back to my workouts and shed the extra kilos."
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In an interview with Verve magazine, Gul had opened up about embracing the motherhood journey in her late 30s. She had shared, "I’ve always lived life on my own terms, and hopefully will always continue to do that. Rishi and I definitely wanted a baby and Nihal is a delightfully welcome addition to our family. Motherhood is a massive experience with an ever-expanding array of emotions and experiences, and it’s not something that can be defined flippantly in a moment, and I feel you grow as a parent, just as your child grows into an adult."
She had also shared how her husband, Rishi has been taking the role as a daddy, "Rishi is a great father, probably the better and more diligent parent out of the two of us. We take turns to help each other with everything. He’s the internet researcher and the one who finds and orders innovative and unique things."
She had further added, "Raising Nihal well is a priority for Rishi and me. I believe that as a society, we should focus on raising children and help them grow into responsible, respectful and happy adults. I grew up in a household that naturally respected gender equality, and am married to someone who does as well. I would want my son to be the same way. My ideal household would encourage every individual in a family to reach for the stars, with love and support for each other and the world we live in." (Don't Miss: Dimpy Ganguly Writes A Heart-Warming Letter About Parenting Daughter, Reanna Based On Spirituality)
Well, Gul Panag is definitely one of the supermoms! What do you think?
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