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Why Shabana Azmi Says Not Having Children Was the Hardest Part of Her Life – “Society Makes You Feel Incomplete”
Published: 13/12/25
Updated: 13/12/25
Shabana Azmi has always been known as a strong, fearless woman. For years, she has impressed people with her acting, her opinions, and her work for social causes. But recently, the veteran actor spoke about something very personal and that’s not having children and how society made that part of her life extremely difficult.
Speaking Openly About Infertility
In a recent interview, Shabana Azmi talked openly about infertility and living without having children of her own. She shared that the hardest part was not the absence of motherhood itself, but how society treats women who do not become mothers.
According to her, no matter how successful or independent a woman is, people often make her feel that something is missing if she doesn’t have children.
She said, “Society makes you feel incomplete.”
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The Constant Pressure From Society
In Indian society, motherhood is often seen as the most important role for a woman. From a young age, women are asked when they will get married, and soon after, when they will have children.
For women who cannot or choose not to have children, these questions never stop. Family gatherings, social events, and even casual conversations turn into uncomfortable moments.
Shabana Azmi shared that even after achieving so much in life, she still faced this pressure. People often focused more on the fact that she didn’t have children than on her achievements.
She explained that the pain came from how society judged her, not from her own feelings.
When people keep reminding you that you are less because you don’t have children, it slowly affects you emotionally. Over time, even confident and strong women may begin to question themselves.
This is something many women quietly go through but rarely talk about.
Breaking the Silence Around Infertility
By talking openly about infertility, Shabana Azmi has helped break a long silence. In many cultures, infertility is still treated as something shameful, and women often carry the blame.
She has a strong message behind her words. A woman’s value is not decided by whether she becomes a mother or not. There are many ways to live a full life - through your work, relationships, and creativity where women have always lead the race.
Shabana Azmi’s words remind us that there is no single definition of a complete life. Her experience encourages society to be kinder and more understanding toward women whose lives don’t follow traditional rules.
Shabana Azmi’s story is not about regret. It is about truth. It shows how deeply social expectations can affect even the strongest people.
- Motherhood is not the only purpose of a woman’s life
- Women without children are not incomplete
- Every life journey deserves respect
As society slowly changes, voices like Shabana Azmi’s help push us toward a more open and compassionate way of thinking.
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