Rubina Dilaik, the popular television actress and mother of twin daughters, is currently a contestant on the stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. While shooting in Cape Town, South Africa, she is separated from her children, leading her to open up about the emotional challenges of balancing motherhood and ambition.
Missing Her Daughters
In an interview with IANS, Rubina Dilaik spoke candidly about how much she misses her twin daughters. She admitted that even video calls cannot bridge the emotional distance she feels. “There are video calls but not that physical warmth. Whenever they cry ‘Mama aajao, Mama aajao’ on video call, that brings my heart to my mouth,” she shared.
Struggling to Balance Motherhood and Career
The actress confessed that she is still figuring out how to balance motherhood and her professional life. “I don't know how I am going to balance it. I am also not prepared for it. Actually, nobody prepares you for motherhood, and such are the challenges which all working mothers face,” Rubina explained.
Despite these emotional difficulties, Rubina emphasized that she does not want motherhood to hold her back from chasing her dreams. “That also doesn't give us an excuse to not dream big. I want to dream big, take my family along, make my daughters feel that mama lived her dream with us along her journey. That's my entire intention,” she added.
Motherhood as an Emotional Weakness
When asked if being away from her daughters during the 40-day shoot could affect her focus on the show, Rubina honestly admitted that motherhood will always be her biggest emotional weakness. “It will always play against me. It will always, and I am absolutely aware of it,” she said.
She elaborated, “Because as a mother, nature makes you hypervigilant. Nature kicks in that protectiveness and that fearlessness. So, that fearlessness and that protective instinct can work against you. I am aware of it.”
The Real Test: Overcoming Her Inner Self
Rubina concluded by stating that while other contestants may battle physical dangers on the show, her biggest challenge would be overcoming her own emotions. “Whenever I feel that it's overwhelming, I will have to calm myself down because that's the real test for me. For others, facing dangers will be a challenge. For me, facing my inner self will be a greater challenge,” she said.
For context, Rubina Dilaik and her husband Abhinav Shukla welcomed their twin daughters in 2023. The actress continues to inspire working mothers by pursuing her dreams while navigating the complexities of parenthood.
