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Why Neha Dhupia Says Being a Mom Is the Hardest Role She’s Ever Played
Published: 27/12/25
Updated: 27/12/25
Neha Dhupia recently spoke honestly about motherhood. She said that being a mom is the hardest role she has ever played. And coming from someone who has worked in films and television for years, her words felt very real.
Neha is confident, successful, and used to working in busy, demanding environments. But she says motherhood is completely different from anything she has done before.
Motherhood Has No Breaks
Neha explains that being a mom is not like a job or a role that ends at a certain time. It continues all day, every day. There are no fixed hours and no days off.
A child needs care, attention, and love all the time. There is no script to follow and no one to guide you step by step. You learn as you go, and that makes it challenging.
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Doing Many Things at Once
Like many working moms, Neha tries to balance her career and her family. She talks about how difficult it can be to manage work responsibilities and time with children.
Some days go well. Other days don’t. And that’s something she openly accepts. She believes it’s okay to feel tired or confused sometimes.
Neha also shared a small moment that stayed with her. One day, her daughter looked at her and said, “I haven’t seen you for a long time.” It was a simple sentence, but it hit her deeply. Neha said that even though she was around, work and busy days had taken up so much time that her child felt the distance. That moment brought instant guilt. And it’s the one many working parents feel. That one line made her rethink how precious presence really is.
The Emotional Side of Being a Mom
Motherhood changes you from the inside. Neha says that once you become a mom, your heart is always thinking about your child even when you are working or away.
There is constant worry. It’s not always visible, but it’s always there. This emotional pressure is one of the reasons she feels motherhood is the hardest role.
Motherhood is hard because it matters so much. The responsibility is big, and the emotions are deep.
Neha’s words are a gentle reminder to all parents, especially moms, to be kind to themselves. You are doing your best, even on the days it doesn’t feel like it.
Being a mom may be the hardest role, but it is also the most real one.
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