Mira Rajput recently reflected on her early marriage to Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and the challenges she faced as a young wife and mother. Married at just 21 in 2015, Mira admitted she felt a sense of isolation during the initial phase of her marital life.
Speaking to influencers Naina Bhan and Sakshi Shivdasani, Mira shared:
“I think we (Mira and her friends) did evolve separately. I’d like to admit that it was quite isolating because we were just in different phases of life at that time. You get to different phases in life, and you look at your friends. I wish I could do what she’s doing.”
Feeling Left Out of Friends’ Milestones
Mira candidly expressed that watching her friends pursue higher education or travel made her feel like she was missing out.
“For the longest time, it was me thinking, ‘Oh, my friend has gone for her Master’s, or they’re travelling, or like there’s a gap year. You know, life is great. You move cities, you have a wonderful family, kids, all of that,” she said.
Strained Friendships and Growing Understanding
The young mother also spoke about how her relationships with friends changed after marriage:
“I even remember I couldn’t speak to them as often as I used to. They were like, ‘What has happened? Just because you’ve moved and gotten married doesn’t mean you forget us.’ I was like, ‘Guys, genuinely, I’m occupied and caught up and stuff.’ I don’t think they understood it then, but fortunately, the friendship kind of sustained. They understand it now because they’re in a similar phase.”
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Family and Career Growth
After tying the knot in 2015, Mira and Shahid welcomed their daughter Misha in 2016, followed by son Zain in 2018. Over the years, Mira has also grown professionally, co-founding the skincare brand Akind Beauty and launching a wellness venture, Dhun Wellness.
