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EXCLUSIVE: Juhi Parmar on being a single mother: Heard my daughter cry 'don't go' but I had to leave for work
Juhi Parmar, who was last seen in the show Shani, in an exclusive interaction with Pinkvilla spoke on what's her head space like right now, how she is handling the negativity around and on being a single parent to Samairra.
Juhi Parmar is easily one of the most adored and loved Television celebrities. The actor shot to fame with her role as Kumkum in the show Kumkum - Pyaara Sa Bandhan. Juhi is also one of the most forthcoming people and is loved for the camaraderie she shares with her colleagues, loved ones and more. The actor recently got divorced from Sachin Shroff after eight years of marriage. Juhi's divorce with Sachin turned ugly after the latter stated that Juhi was never in love with him. Juhi obviously reacted strongly to the statement and our hearts broke a little seeing the damage.
The now divorced couple is blessed with a daughter, Samairra. We got in touch with the beautiful actress, who was last seen in the show Shani, to know what's her head space like right now, how she is handling the negativity around and on being a single parent to Samairra. Juhi remained unfiltered as she poured her heart out on the responsibilities that come with being a single mother and also the bond she shares with Samairra. Here's an excerpt from the interview.
You recently opened up about being a single parent and the challenges, of course, regarding the same, what's your mind space like?
It is an extremely difficult situation and especially when you have a child to take care of. But it’s because of her only that I could deal with the negativity and remind myself that I have her and her responsibilities and that’s why I can’t allow myself to be controlled by this negativity. She kept me going.
The most challenging part about being a single parent?
Well, there are times when my daughter doesn't want me to go off to shoot and would rather have me at home with her. I've heard her crying that 'mommy don't go' but I've had to leave for work. I want my daughter to see her mother as an independent woman and someday become one herself. I've been blessed as my parents have been really helping me when I'm off to shoot in picking her up, dropping her to school and doing all the things which a parent would. They've really made it easier for me to work and yet give my daughter a healthy and happy life.
How do you make sure to spend quality time with your daughter?
I'm a mother first and then an actress and hence for me Samiarra comes first. She's a happy child who loves playing dress up as Elsa (from Frozen) or there are times when we will watch a cartoon film together, sing songs and do everything and anything that makes her happy.
Does she understand the nitty-gritty of the relationship? How will you describe your bond with her?
Children are very instinctive and so they definitely understand relationships and their ups and downs. My bond with her is one which is kind of still attached to me by the umbilical cord as she's a mommy's girl. She wants her mother around all the time which means that I have to give her all my attention and yet manage work and everything else. But I guess all children are like that and a child will always be closest to their mother.
What is it that you would like your daughter to grow up like? An actor, maybe?
I don't really care about the profession as long as she's an independent girl who loves what she does. Honestly, at the end of the day, we all choose our own paths and have our own destiny but I want her to understand the importance of being independent and being proud of whatever she does.
Kumkum recently completed 16 years. At the time when a lot of shows are having a reboot, would you be interested in a remake, if at all, it is planned?
I would love it if a reboot of Kumkum would be planned and of course, would love to be a part of it as people still remember me as Kumkum and the name has become synonymous to me.
A character you would like to play today? A current show you would love to be a part of?
I can't really think of a fiction show but I would love to do a reality show once again - something like a Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa maybe. It's been quite some time that I haven't done a reality show and hence would love to once again try my hands at non-fiction.
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