Exclusive: Parineeti Chopra on sharing parenting duties with Raghav Chadha, Bollywood flops, motherhood, and why would never have married an actor
Dubai: “The majority of this world thinks that the mother is the default parent and the only parent or the one that has to make all the changes in her life, as if the father had nothing to do with this child.” Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra isn't interested in playing the agreeable new mother who smiles politely when asked about juggling babies, Bollywood and marriage. In Dubai recently, she…
Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra has opened up about sharing parenting duties with her husband, Raghav Chadha, in Dubai. She expressed frustration over the double standards that women face in balancing motherhood and professional life. Chopra firmly believes in a 50-50 shared responsibility, emphasizing that parenthood should be a genuine partnership between both parents.
She acknowledges the unique physical burden on women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery, but insists that fathers also play a crucial role. Chopra does not prescribe her arrangement as the only model, recognizing that economic realities determine who works outside the home. Her aim is to ensure that effort and intention are given equal importance in raising children.
Regarding her Bollywood career, Chopra admitted to making wrong choices, expressing regret over signing films that didn't work out. Despite her past, she remains philosophical and believes her current path is where she wanted to be.
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