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Pregnancy on Set: Soni Razdan's Stories
15 Nov
Summary
- Soni Razdan filmed 'Buniyaad' while pregnant with her first child.
- She performed demanding scenes while unaware of her second pregnancy.
- The industry has become more supportive of working mothers.
Veteran actor Soni Razdan recounted her experiences filming both of her pregnancies in the late 1980s and early 1990s, drawing parallels to her daughter Alia Bhatt's professional dedication.
Razdan discovered her first pregnancy while shooting the 1986 television series 'Buniyaad,' receiving considerable support from the production team for her commute and on-set care.
Later, while filming her husband Mahesh Bhatt's 1993 film 'Gumrah,' she performed intense scenes, including a smoking sequence and a gallows scene, without realizing she was pregnant with Alia.
She observed that the film industry has evolved significantly, becoming far more supportive of working mothers, a stark contrast to the past when discretion was paramount.
Razdan also highlighted the role of production houses like Cinevistaas Limited, which provided consistent work opportunities despite industry assumptions about her needing less professional work after marrying Mahesh Bhatt.
