7 Successful Indian Stars Who Don’t Have Kids Because They Never Cared About Log Kya Kahenge
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In India, when a woman hits 30, she’s usually expected to have had at least one kid. Thankfully, times are changing, and as women are becoming more self-sufficient, they don’t feel the need to bow down to society’s rules as they used to. Many people assume that once someone has tied the knot and decided to settle down, they should have children immediately rather than later or not at all. However, this is not a priority for so many couples who lead busy lives or choose not to have children. Here is a list of the superstars who don’t have children yet or decided not to.
1. Vidya Balan
This stunning actress surprised many by her decision to marry UTV CEO Siddharth Roy Kapur rather than any of the co-stars she was allegedly involved with. The Dirty Picture and No One Killed Jessica actress is known for picking interesting and challenging movie roles and plays them with finesse. Not one to shy away from the camera, she has candidly discussed how she has ‘no time for babies’. According to Vidya, her films are her babies and she is truly proud of them.
2. Shabana Azmi
This stunning veteran actress whose career has spanned four decades tied the knot with lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar in 1984. Initially, the couple faced a lot of scrutiny from the public eye because Javed was still married to his ex-wife, Honey Irani, when he and Shabana tied the knot. Javed also shared two children with his ex-wife, Farhan, and Zoya. Despite initially taking things badly, the kids eventually warmed up to Shabana and have only spoken praises for her in recent times. The family also shares a close bond and are often seen supporting each other at events. Shabana and Javed never had kids of their own.
3. Tabu
Tabu is known all over for her incredible acting prowess. And what’s more, the actress comes from an extremely filmy family with her aunt being Shabana Azmi. Every role Tabu takes on is played with a sense of ease only a talented method artiste could carry. It’s almost as if the roles were written for her rather than the other way around! From her emotional performance as an immigrant Bengali mother in The Namesake to her conniving and seductive character in Andhadhun, she’s won the hearts of millions. Taking a page from her aunt, Shabana’s book, Tabu chose not to have a child. She is now 48, single, and at the peak of her career, with many of her co-stars and peers praising her skills and command over the trade.
4. Dilip Kumar
Born Muhammed Yusuf Khan, Dilip Kumar had a relatively quiet introduction until his 1947 film, Jugnu which landed him his first of many hits at the box office. The talented young star struggled a lot during his initial years as he was a total outsider to the industry. However, after his film Jugnu became a hit, he started acting in back-to-back blockbusters and was the first person to be the recipient of a Filmfare Award for Best Actor in 1954. In 1966 the actor married the love of his life, up-and-coming actress Saira Banu. The pair never had children and are still happily married and share an apartment in Bandra.
5. Rekha
Rekha is a woman who needs no introduction. Her career began at the ripe age of 4 when she acted in the film Intii Guttu. Despite being the love-child of prominent South Indian actors, Gemini Ganesan and Pushpavalli, Rekha didn’t reveal her true identity until she wanted to gain a footing in Bollywood in the 1970s that she revealed her true origins. The actress has only been married once, but unfortunately, her husband committed suicide while she was on a trip to London. During this time, the media assassinated Rekha’s character, with many giving her the moniker of a witch, murderess, and worse. Luckily, the actress has since moved on and continued winning praise for her roles and talents. She never had children and lives alone in her Bandra apartment.
6. Lata Mangeshkar
The talented songstress has won award after award for her powerful voice. During her career of now 78 years, the actress has produced hits for some of the biggest films in Indian cinema. Her father encouraged her to sing when she was a child and even taught her music. Unfortunately, he passed away when she was just 13, and her father’s friend stepped into the picture to help take care of the family. He was the one who helped Lata get started with her career as a singer and actress. The singer chose never to get married and have kids and clearly made the right decision. She’s now 90 and the recipient of a Bharat Ratna (the highest honor a civilian can receive).
7. Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher made his acting debut in the year 1984 with Mahesh Bhatt directed Saaransh. Although the film didn’t do too well at the box office, his performance was praised, and he won a Filmfare Award for Best Actor. He married his wife Kirron a year later and, through her, has a step-son named Sikandar. Anupam and his wife never had children of their own.
So this goes to show that you don’t need to follow a particular timeline and have children just because people around you are having them. Taking on the responsibility of a child is a major one, and nobody should feel pressured to do it just to fit into society’s mold. What are your thoughts on this list? Let us know in the comments below.
