Gauahar Khan on juggling between career and motherhood; says 'Wherever I was shooting for these 2 years, Zehaan was with me, I didn't care even if I had to bear the expenses'
Recently, in an interview with Bollywood Bubble, the actress spoke about how she is juggling between work and family.
Speaking about her second pregnancy and the precautions or changes she's considering after the birth of her son Zehaan, Gauahar responded, "Pregnancy is a very vast topic, you can't really put it in words at one time. But I would just like to say to all working mothers out there, who are also actors, everything is possible if you have a good support system.
You should have good help, a supportive family and a caring husband, then everything is possible.
I made sure that wherever I was shooting for these 2 years, Zehaan was with me. I didn't care even if I had to bear the expenses. But I have to know that I am bringing up my child and not just helping.'
The Bigg Boss winner went on to thank the people and the production houses, who have supported her during her pregnancy phase, "I think it's a great industry we are a part of.
Everybody is accepting women today in their form. And I know that after the birth of my second child, I will be back faster."
Gauahar mentioned that once Zehaan fell ill while she was shooting for the climax in Pune for Fauji 2. She said, "He was admitted to hospital where his treatment was going on and Zaid arrived and took care of him while I simultaneously shot. When he was not getting better, we rushed to Mumbai and admitted him and he was in hospital for 10 days.
But in times like these, the production was great to support me.'
Recently at the launch of a song, Gauahar revealed being pregnant while shooting the climax of Fauji 2. She shared, "The best part for me was that while shooting for the Fauji 2 climax, I was already pregnant. Not few while shooting many episodes, I was pregnant. The actual action climax I shot during my first 3 months of pregnancy so Fauji 2 will always be very very special for me. The action star is already in the stomach.
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