Anita Hassanandani, a popular name in the TV world, took a break from work for her son Aarav. During this time there was happiness and new hopes in his mind. With the responsibility of being a mother, she understood mom guilt and the need to follow her passion.
Recently, during an exclusive conversation with Frontpage Insights, Anita spoke about her experience and struggle.
I took a break from work for my son Aarav: I have worked in this industry for 16 years. A lot of things were going through my mind when I thought about taking a break. I felt it was the right time and it was necessary to take this step. I was happy in my heart when I took this decision because I was taking this break for my son Aarav. This time was very special for me, where I completely devoted myself to spend with my child. I never missed my work during this period.
The experience of spending four years with Aarav, his laughter and his first words; All these were very important to me. Even today I laugh remembering those moments. It is a beautiful part of my life.
Mom guilt actually happens: It was very difficult for me to come back to work again. During the time of Covid, everything was fragile, and I felt as if I was starting a new journey. It was a challenge to come back to a new environment and prove myself again. The mom guilt is real, it was too heavy for me. But when I found the show 'Suman Indori', I got a new hope.
It was a great role and I got to work with a great team. When I went to the sets on the first day, I had high expectations and everything went very well. I felt that I had regained my strength.
When I am on set, I feel very empty without Aarav: Maintaining personal and professional balance is very difficult. On one side is my work and on the other is my son Aarav. I miss Aarav every day and I feel so empty without him when I am on set. Working in Daily Shop is challenging, but it is my choice and I want to do it.
Sometimes, I call the set to meet Aarav. When I have it, everything seems fine. But when it is not there, it feels very empty. I love my job too, and it's a tough journey for me. I am trying every day to figure out what to choose and how to proceed.
The experience so far on the show has been very emotional. The experience so far has been very exciting and emotional. I have to do a lot for Devika's character and when I get immersed in the character sometimes I feel like I lose myself. I never thought I'd say to a creator for a character, 'Man, there are so many levels, I'm confused.'
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