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Sidharth & Masaba: Bollywood Grit & Motherhood's Raw Truth
1 Dec
Summary
- Sidharth Malhotra slept in an editing studio during early career struggles.
- Masaba Gupta shared recent postpartum emotional challenges and breakdowns.
- Masaba's birth certificate was stolen and leaked to prove her illegitimate status.
Sidharth Malhotra and Masaba Gupta offered candid insights into their personal journeys at Barkha Dutt's We The Women festival in Mumbai. Malhotra revisited his challenging early days in Bollywood, revealing he once slept in an editing studio due to a delayed film debut, highlighting the grit required for survival.
Designer Masaba Gupta spoke openly about the raw emotional reality of new motherhood. She shared recent postpartum struggles and multiple daily breakdowns, describing the difficulty of balancing work and her infant's needs. Gupta also touched upon the past scrutiny her mother faced as a single parent.
The discussions underscored themes of resilience and vulnerability. Malhotra's story of perseverance in the film industry and Gupta's honest portrayal of postpartum experiences provided a powerful dimension to the festival's focus on women's stories and the often-unseen battles behind them.
