{
  "id": 2610426,
  "title": "Soha Ali Khan says motherhood made her realise she’s a ‘control freak’: ‘I’ll fix it myself’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/soha-ali-khan-says-motherhood-made-her-realise-shes-a-control-freak",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T16:30:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/soha-ali-khan-becoming-a-control-freak-post-motherhood-10835539/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent interview, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan revealed that motherhood has made her realize she is a \"control freak.\" In her conversation with Tweak India, the Rang De Basanti star confessed that having a child brought to light her problematic tendency to always want to fix things herself. Soha explained that when multiple individuals are involved in raising a child, she recognized the need for delegating responsibilities.\n\nPsychiatrist Dr. Manasvi M from Maarga Mind Care shared insights into the challenges many mothers face when it comes to asking for help. She noted that highly achievement-oriented, organized, and independent mothers often struggle with shared caregiving. These women have a strong sense of responsibility and usually hold very high personal standards. They plan ahead, anticipate problems, and prefer things to be done in a specific way. When help is offered, these mothers worry that the other person won't do things the way they would, which can feel unsafe, especially when it involves the well-being of their child.\n\nDr. Manasvi highlighted the emotional aspect of this issue, stating that for some mothers, being the primary caregiver is closely tied to their sense of self-identity. Accepting help may feel like admitting that they cannot manage everything, leading to guilt and anxiety. She advised separating control from responsibility, emphasizing that a mother can still be responsible for her child's wellbeing without managing every single task. Dr. Manasvi recommended starting with lower-stakes handovers and accepting that reasonably well-done tasks are good enough. Beginning with smaller areas, like bath time, school runs, or one-night feeds, can make it easier to sustain this approach.",
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "Soha Ali Khan says motherhood made her realise she’s a ‘control freak’: ‘I’ll fix it myself’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/soha-ali-khan-says-motherhood-made-her-realise-shes-a-control-freak",
        "published": "2026-08-22T16:30:31.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}