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Sonam tied the knot with Anand Ahuja in 2018, and they welcomed their baby boy, Vayu, in 2022. In a recent chat with Dirty Magazine, she talked about being a mother and the changes that happened to her body and mind postpartum.
Sonam reflected on the profound impact of becoming a mother. She stressed how crucial and deeply desired motherhood was for her, leading her to dedicate two years solely to being a mom.Despite having ample support, she expressed a strong desire to be hands-on and involved in every aspect of her child’s life. The actress suggested that having a child later in life intensifies this desire, possibly driven by feelings of guilt for not being present enough.
At the same time, the actress candidly discussed her body image issues, highlighting the intense self-scrutiny that comes with her profession. She mentioned growing up in the public eye since she was 17 or 18, which has made her acutely aware of the changes in her body and face over time. “I’ve also seen myself age, my body has changed, my face has changed, everything has changed. It’s difficult, it’s traumatic. It’s always been difficult for me. There’s always been a body struggle. I mean, I don’t want to say ‘struggle’, but it is that,” she said.
Sonam reflected on the profound impact of becoming a mother. She stressed how crucial and deeply desired motherhood was for her, leading her to dedicate two years solely to being a mom.Despite having ample support, she expressed a strong desire to be hands-on and involved in every aspect of her child’s life. The actress suggested that having a child later in life intensifies this desire, possibly driven by feelings of guilt for not being present enough.
At the same time, the actress candidly discussed her body image issues, highlighting the intense self-scrutiny that comes with her profession. She mentioned growing up in the public eye since she was 17 or 18, which has made her acutely aware of the changes in her body and face over time. “I’ve also seen myself age, my body has changed, my face has changed, everything has changed. It’s difficult, it’s traumatic. It’s always been difficult for me. There’s always been a body struggle. I mean, I don’t want to say ‘struggle’, but it is that,” she said.
Sonam further emphasized the political power of fashion, noting that clothing choices reflect personal identity. She acknowledged that actors are major influencers in fashion, even if some resist the label. Sonam expressed her desire to use her influence to bring about change in how people dress. “I hope as someone who is influential in the way people dress, I can change things a little, you know? Some actors don’t care, they want to look hot. Which is fine, honestly, no judgment. But I love fashion, so I want to do it,” she mentioned.
The actress was last seen in the 2023 crime thriller Blind. Her most recent film with a theatrical release was the sports romantic drama The Zoya Factor (2019).
