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Ektaa Kapoor Reveals Surprising Motherhood Struggles
11 Oct
Summary
- Ektaa Kapoor experienced a unique form of postpartum challenges after surrogacy.
- She cited 2021-2022 as her most challenging years mentally.
- Kapoor juggles work and motherhood by having her son join her at the office.
Television producer Ektaa Kapoor has revealed experiencing a unique form of postpartum challenges following the surrogacy birth of her son, Ravie, in 2019. She described her mental health journey as particularly difficult during 2021 and 2022, periods she identified as her most challenging.
Kapoor stated that these years were tough due to grappling with her transition to motherhood and processing significant personal losses. She found herself "grappling with my motherhood" despite not having given birth.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kapoor witnessed numerous deaths, which deeply affected her mental well-being. She also detailed her approach to balancing work and parenting, noting that her son frequently joins her at the office for meals and meetings, a strategy she employs to stay connected.
Embracing motherhood later in life, Kapoor emphasizes the importance of her son's time. She works at Balaji Telefilms, where she holds the position of joint managing director, and recently produced the film 'The Vvaan'.
