Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma recently shared a poignant and deeply personal reflection on her journey into motherhood, as her daughter Vamika celebrated her fifth birthday. The star, who welcomed Vamika with cricketer husband Virat Kohli in 2021, expressed that she cherishes every part of the experience and would not trade it for anything in the world.
A Heartfelt Social Media Reflection
Anushka Sharma took to her Instagram Stories to re-share a powerful post that delves into how becoming a mother fundamentally changes a person. The original text, which resonated deeply with the actress, challenged the common notion that parents can simply incorporate a baby into their existing lives with minor adjustments.
The post stated, "Let motherhood change you - and take responsibility for this new version of you." It highlighted that the idea of maintaining an old life while just bringing the baby along is only partially true, and that the profound cost of this transformation is rarely discussed. "With tired eyes and a full heart, our needs are not disappearing - they're being rearranged," the message continued, describing a mother as a "paradox."
The Paradox of Motherhood: Love, Exhaustion, and Growth
Elaborating on this complex emotional landscape, the shared post described motherhood as a coexistence of contrasting feelings. "Love and exhaustion, growth and grief, all living side by side," it read. Anushka added that these exhausting feelings unfold in small, heavy, yet meaningful moments that ultimately shape a person.
"Because they take so much from us, and we are meant to be seen and held," the note concluded, emphasizing the need for recognition and support for mothers. Adding her own heartfelt caption to the shared post, Anushka wrote, "And I wouldn't go back to any version of me that didn't know you, my child. Jan 11, 2021 ❤️." This date marks the birth of her first child, Vamika.
Family Life and Career
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, one of India's most celebrated celebrity couples, tied the knot in a private ceremony in Italy in December 2017. Their family grew with the arrival of their daughter, Vamika, in January 2021. The couple welcomed their second child, a son named Akaay, in February 2024.
On the professional front, Anushka Sharma was last seen on the big screen in the 2018 film 'Zero', directed by Aanand L. Rai. The movie featured an ensemble cast including Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, and Abhay Deol, with R. Madhavan and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in supporting roles. The plot follows Bauua Singh, a short man from Meerut who struggles to find a life partner until he meets Aafia Bhinder, a scientist with cerebral palsy. His life gets further complicated when film superstar Babita enters the picture, creating a love triangle that leads him on an adventure of self-discovery.
While she has been focused on her family in recent years, this candid glimpse into her life as a mother has connected deeply with fans and parents alike, showcasing the universal and transformative power of parenthood.
