Actress Surbhi Jyoti believes that modern motherhood should not mean distancing oneself from traditions, but rather understanding their significance and making informed choices.
In an exclusive conversation with IANS, the Qubool Hai actress shared her views on how motherhood and parenting have evolved over the years. She said that while mothers today have greater exposure and awareness, the essence of motherhood remains the same.
Discussing the current generation’s approach to traditional practices, Surbhi said being a modern mother should not mean rejecting everything that has been followed for generations.
“I won’t say bad, but I feel like we shouldn’t be just too adamant that we are modern mothers, so we shouldn’t do anything traditional. That’s one thing. And motherhood is just the same. Mothers have changed, we have more exposure,” she said.
The actress further explained that today’s mothers do not need to follow every practice passed down by previous generations without questioning it. Instead, they can explore the logic and reasoning behind traditions and decide what works best for them.
“We really don’t have to blindly follow what my grandmother or their sisters, or what people of that time followed. We don’t have to blindly follow that. We can actually look into some logic and reasoning. I think that’s the good part,” she added.
Surbhi embraced motherhood on June 13, when she and her husband, Sumit Suri, welcomed their first child, a baby girl. The couple announced the arrival of their daughter through a social media post that read, “It’s a girl…13th June 2026…Love Surbhi & Sumit.”
Sharing the joyful news, the Naagin actress captioned the post, “(Om) Our daughter is here. Our hearts are filled with love and gratitude (sic).”
Surbhi had earlier opened up about her normal delivery experience after a fan sought advice on preparing for childbirth. In her response, the actress highlighted the importance of staying active during pregnancy, revealing that regular walks, stretching and light workouts had helped her throughout the journey.
The actress also hosted an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Instagram, where she interacted with fans and shared glimpses of her pregnancy journey. During the session, she confirmed that she had opted for a normal delivery and discussed the activities that helped her prepare for childbirth.
