Sheeba Chaddha has opened up about her thoughts on parenting in the modern world, and her views are as candid as they are poignant. In a recent interview, the seasoned actor expressed deep concern over the state of the world and how it affects decisions around parenthood.‘I don’t think people should have kids now’Reflecting on the instability and harsh realities of today’s society, Sheeba told Siddharth Kannan, “I don’t think people should have kids now. We live in a fascist world. It is very hard. Look at the times we are living in—it’s such a tumultuous and difficult time. Just maintaining the basics is difficult.”Her remarks offer a rare, unfiltered look at the dilemmas many parents, and would-be parents, grapple with, especially amid ongoing socio-political and economic stress.Being a single parent isn’t easy, she saysSheeba, who is a single mother, also shed light on the unique challenges of solo parenting in today’s nuclear family structures. “You just need to be present more. You have to give much more. You cannot be the father, but you have to give so much—and you don’t have that much reserve. It is hard,” she said.
She noted that the traditional family ecosystem that once supported the upbringing of children has diminished drastically over time. “It takes a lot more people to raise a child. But the family system has really shrunk,” she added.She’s turned down work to prioritise her daughterPointing to the growing isolation of modern parenting, Sheeba revealed that she’s made professional sacrifices in order to be more present for her daughter. She admitted to turning down several work opportunities to meet her child’s needs, further underscoring the pressures faced by single parents today.On the work front, Sheeba Chaddha will next be seen playing Manthara in Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated epic Ramayana. The film will be released in two parts, with Part 1 scheduled to arrive on Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in 2027. The star-studded cast features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as goddess Sita.
About the Author
