Veteran actress and politician Poonam Dhillon recently opened up about her emotional journey as a single mother, revealing that her daughter is the only person in the world who can make her cry. The actress appeared on the game reality show Tum Ho Naa - Ghar Ki Superstar, hosted by Rajeev Khandelwal, where she shared personal insights into her life as a parent.
Challenges of Single Motherhood
During the show, Rajeev Khandelwal acknowledged the difficulties women face when raising children alone and asked Poonam, "Poonam ji, it's very challenging for a woman to raise her own children." Reflecting on her journey, the actress became visibly emotional as she spoke about her children, Anmol and Paloma.
Poonam revealed, "Yes, I was a single mother. I have two children, Anmol and Paloma. When we become mothers for the first time, we don't know what is right and what is wrong. As parents, sometimes we make mistakes, but I try to be everything to them. I try to be their nurse, their teacher, their friend, everything to them. There's only one person who can make me cry, and that's my daughter. I am the only supporter of my daughter."
Balancing Career and Parenting
The actress went on to explain how she managed her professional commitments around her children's schedules, personally staying involved in every aspect of their upbringing. She shared an instance from her series Kitty Party, saying, "I remember that I was doing a series called Kitty Party. So before going to school, she (Poonam's daughter) would come home and say, 'Mom, make my ponytail,' and when she came back from school, she would come with her homework. She used to sit on the set and do homework with me. So you know, all mothers have to fulfill their responsibilities."
Personal Life Background
Poonam Dhillon was married to filmmaker Ashok Thakeria in 1988, and their marriage ended in divorce in 1997 due to compatibility issues and differing values. The couple, married for nine years, have two children: son Anmol and daughter Paloma.
Professional Journey
On the professional front, Poonam was a prominent star in the late 1970s and 1980s Bollywood era. She rose to fame with films like Basera, Yeh Vaada Raha, Noorie, and many others. Her daughter Paloma made her Bollywood debut in 2023 with the movie Dono, starring Sunny Deol's son Rajveer Deol.
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