Arjun Rampal Opens Up About Parenting And Calls It The Biggest Challenge, 'When They Get...'

Arjun Rampal is currently hogging the limelight for both personal and professional reasons. For the unversed, Arjun is riding high on success with his role of 'Major Iqbal' in the spy-action thriller, Dhurandhar. On the other hand, Arjun is making headlines after he announced his engagement to his longtime partner, Gabriella Demetriades. The couple shares two sons. Besides being a dad to two sons, Arjun also has two daughters from his earlier marriage. In a recent conversation, the Dhurandhar actor opened up about parenthood.

Arjun Rampal talks about the changing dynamics of parenting

Arjun Rampal shares two daughters, Mahikaa and Myra, with his ex-wife, Mehr Jesia. After their separation in 2018, the duo is co-parenting the two daughters. Arjun is now a dad to two sons, Arik and Ariv, whom he shares with his present partner, Gabriella Demetriades. In a recent conversation with Rhea Chakraborty on her Chapter 2 podcast, Arjun talked about the changing dynamics of parenting. He called it the 'hugest challenge in the world'. He talked about the changes that parent needs to go through when their child grows up. He was quoted as saying:

"Parenting is the hugest challenge in the world. From little things, just have to be clutched onto you and are always hanging around. You are their everything. When they get their little wings, and they start to fly out of your nest and experience life — friendships, traumas — all of that happens. You suddenly become kind of an observer."

Arjun shared that parenting is not about controlling, but a process of letting go. The Dhurandhar actor shared how he is not a part of his daughters’ world now. He highlighted that parenting shouldn’t be a pressure on any one of the parents. In his words:

"They know you’ll always have their back. But it’s not easy. It’s a different relationship altogether. You cannot say the pressure is on her or me. They are changing every day. They have conversations about boyfriends, friends, their own lives — and you’re not really welcomed in that world."

During the same conversation, Arjun cited his own example and shared how he appreciates the efforts made by his own parents now that he has become a father himself. He mentioned that everyone goes through this phase. Initially, a child is attached to their parents, but when they grow up, they start thinking that they can do everything on their own. However, when time passes, and they themselves become a parent, they come back to their origin and appreciate the efforts made by their parents. Arjun added that his relationship with his four children will always be something that evolves.

Gabriella Demetriades' beautiful bond with stepdaughters, Mahikaa and Myra

When Arjun started his new life with partner, Gabriella Demetriades, he was a dad to two daughters, Mahikaa and Myra. In the same conversation, the Dhurandhar actor shared how Gabriella has blended with his family, which includes his two daughters, Mahikaa and Myra, from his early marriage to Mehr Jesia. He mentioned that Mahikaa and Myra talk to Gabriella like friends. Alongside Arjun, Gabriella also appeared on the podcast. She expressed that their bond grew naturally. She was quoted as saying:

"We never told them they have to respect me. They don’t have to. They just need to have a relationship with me — and if they like me, great. There was no pressure. We let them settle into a rhythm on their own. They are fun, lovely girls."

More about Arjun Rampal

Arjun made his acting debut in 2001 with the romantic film, Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat. He starred in many films, including Deewaanapan, Dil Hai Tumhaara, Dil Ka Rishta, Vaada, Inkaar, and more. For his performance in the film, Rock On!!, Arjun bagged the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.

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