Mira Rajput gets candid about embracing motherhood at 21 during her conversation with Kareena Kapoor on What Women Want Season 6She reveals how Shahid Kapoor and her sisters helped her navigate the early challenges of parenting.
Published: October 31, 2026, 10:38 AM IST
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Mira Rajput has opened up about one of the biggest changes in her life during a candid conversation with Kareena Kapoor KhanBecoming a mother at a young age brought its own set of challenges, but Mira says she had a strong support system that helped her through the experienceMarried to actor Shahid Kapoor in 2015, she welcomed her first child, daughter Misha, the following yearThe couple later welcomed their son Zain in 2018During her appearance on Kareena’s chat show, What Women Want Season 6, Mira spoke about her early motherhood journey, the challenges of raising children and the people who stood by her during that phaseShe also explained why, despite the difficulties, she would not change anything about how her journey unfolded.
Mira Rajput opens up about becoming a monther at 21
During the conversation, Kareena Kapoor Khan asked Mira Rajput whether she would have preferred to experience motherhood at a different stage of lifeResponding to the question, Mira said that motherhood comes with challenges regardless of a woman’s age.
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“I don’t think soRegardless of what stage it comes to you, motherhood is a challengeYou and I have had kids in different stages but I am sure we both have had those challenges,” Mira said. She further explained that raising children and dealing with moments of feeling overwhelmed were not always easyHowever, having Shahid by her side made a significant difference.
She further added, “With raising children, feeling overwhelmed, and I think at that time what helped me was that I had Shahid who was extremely supportiveI had my two sisters who had already had kidsI didn’t read a single book because I saw them raising childrenOfcourse it had challenges but I would not have it any other way.”
Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput share parenting responsibilities
Mira Rajput also spoke to Kareena about how she and Shahid Kapoor manage their responsibilities as parentsAccording to her, sharing duties between partners is important because one person cannot manage everything alone.
She said, “I think it is very important to hare responsibilities between husband and wife because one person can’t do everythingWith us at home, sports and diet are taken care of by Shahid, while I handle homework, birthday parties, classes and general behaviourBut if either of us are travelling, then the other one has to do it.”
The conversation also highlighted how the couple have found a way to manage their family life while making sure both remain involved in raising their children.
Shahid and Mira married in 2015 and are now parents to Misha and ZainOver the years, Mira has also built her own professional identity, including her recent venture in the beauty industry with Akind Beauty with Tira Beauty.
