Motherhood is a journey of boundless love and selflessness. But at the same time balancing professional and personal front is a skill a few remarkable individuals can master. On Mother’s Day 2024 let’s take a look at the actors who embraced early motherhood along with successful careers.
Motherhood is not an easy journey; returning to a career while still navigating the delicate journey of motherhood is something many can’t handle. But in the television industry, some perfect examples are inspiration for many. So let’s take a look at the actresses who have seamlessly blended motherhood and turned out to be artists. They are the women who broke stereotypes proving that with passion, and an open mindset anything is possible.
TV Actresses Who Embraced Early Motherhood
Shweta Tiwari
The first name on the list is Shweta Tiwari. She got married to Raja Choudhary when she was only 19 years old. Soon after marriage, Shweta had her daughter, Palak Tiwari. After nine years, in 2007, Shweta decided to divorce Raja. From then on, she raised her daughter Palak all on her own. Later, in 2013, Shweta found love again and tied the knot with Abhinav Kohli. And had a son Reyansh with him.
The couple is now separated and Shweta is a single mom to Reyansh and Palak. Despite the ups and downs, Shweta remains strong and dedicated to her children. She often gives her fans a peek into their adventures and special moments. Very recently, the actress was in Thailand with her son and her mother. Following in her mom’s footsteps, her daughter Palak is also venturing into the world of acting. Shweta Tiwari’s social media profile shows how well she balanced her personal and professional front.
Deepshikha Nagpal
Deepshikha Nagpal, is a well-known actress in both Bollywood movies and TV serials. She got married to Jeet Upendra at the age of 20. Together, they had two children, a daughter named Vedhika and a son named Vivaan. Vedhika is 22 now, and Vivaan is 17. Unfortunately, they parted ways in 2007. Since then, Deepshikha has been shouldering the responsibility of raising her two kids. Despite facing challenges, she’s managed to balance her career in acting. Nagpal is known for her roles in television shows like Shaktimaan, Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani, Na Umra Ki Seema Ho, Main Bhi Ardhangini, among others. The actress was last seen in Na Umra Ki Seema Ho and Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein 2.
Tannaz Irani
Tannaz Irani, who was last seen in Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka and Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein, got married at the young age of 21 to Farid Currim. Soon after the marriage they gave birth to a baby girl, Zianne. However, the marriage didn’t last and they ended in divorce. Currently, she is married to Bakhtiyaar Irani. In 2008, a boy, whom they named Zeus was born to them. Again in September 2011, Tannaz gave birth to a second girl, Zara Irani. The two posts regular reels on social media and keep their fans entertained.
Urvashi Dholakia
The fourth on our list is another supermom, Urvashi Dholakia. She gained fame for her role as Komolika. The actress has been a single mother to sons, Kshitjji and Sagar. She got married when she was just 16, and by the time she was 17, she already had a baby. But the marriage didn’t make her happy, so at 18, she made the brave decision to get divorced. In an interview, the actress got teary-eyed recalling her struggle raising two boys as the sole bread earner.
She said there were moments when she felt overwhelmed, not knowing how to manage everything, especially when she couldn’t afford simple things like her child’s education fees. But looking back now, she feels proud of herself. She’s come a long way since then and feels like she’s done well for herself. Today, she’s known for her role in “Naagin 6,” and carved a name for herself in the industry.
Shubhangi Atre
Shubhagi Atre is also one of the TV actresses who embraced early motherhood. Shubhangi tied the knot at the young age of 19, and she started her acting journey after getting married. But unfortunately in March 2023, Shubhangi Atre shared some personal news stating that she and her husband, Piyush Poorey, were going their separate ways after being married for 19 years. Even though she looks youthful, she’s actually in her 40s now. She became a mom in her early 20s.
In an interview, she expressed feeling blessed to have a daughter at an early age. Her daughter, now 18, is studying astrophysics in the US and dreams of working with NASA one day. Shubhangi is best known for her portrayal of Angoori Bhabhi from the TV show Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai, which she’s been playing for eight years.
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