No matter how old we get, we instinctively turn to our mothers when life feels overwhelming. She is the first person to celebrate our victories, worry about our struggles, and somehow sense when something is wrong even before we say a word.
Motherhood isn’t defined by grand gestures. It lives in the sleepless nights, the silent sacrifices, the difficult decisions, and the countless moments when a mother chooses her child’s happiness over her own. As children grow up, life changes, and relationships evolve, but that invisible thread connecting a mother and child never truly breaks.
That enduring bond is at the heart of Maa Hai Na. In this heartfelt conversation, Shilpa Shetty Kundra opens up about the realities of modern parenting, the lessons motherhood continues to teach her, and why a mother’s love remains one of life’s most powerful forces.
“A Mother Knows Long Before Her Child Says a Word”
When asked why a mother’s instinct remains her greatest superpower, Shilpa’s answer is simple yet deeply relatable.
“A mother just knows. Even when a child says, ‘I’m fine,’ there are moments when you can sense something is wrong. You can’t explain it, but you feel it in your heart.”
She believes that this intuition comes from years of observing, nurturing, and emotionally connecting with a child.
“Long before children learn to speak, mothers learn to listen not just to words but also to moods, silences, and unspoken emotions.”
It is this emotional connection that sits at the heart of Maa Hai Na.
The Biggest Lesson Maa Hai Na Reminded Her About Motherhood
For Shilpa, one of the most powerful takeaways from watching the journeys on Maa Hai Na is the reminder that mothers often put themselves last.
“We spend so much of our lives being strong for everyone else that sometimes we forget ourselves in the process.”
The show also highlights something every parent hopes their child will understand one day.
“Children may not always agree with a mother’s decisions in the moment. But eventually, they realise that every choice came from a place of love.”
“Nobody Prepares You for the Day Your Child Walks Ahead of You.”
One of the most emotional aspects of parenting, according to Shilpa, is watching your children become independent.
“Nobody prepares you for the day your child stops reaching for your hand and starts walking ahead of you.”
While every parent dreams of raising confident children, letting go is never easy.
“As mothers, we slowly realise that our job is not to be needed forever. Our job is to raise someone strong enough to stand on their own.”
That transition, she says, marks the mother-child relationship’s evolution from dependence to trust.
The Fine Line Between Protection and Freedom
Like most parents, Shilpa admits that the instinct to protect never goes away.
“Every mother wants to remove every obstacle from her child’s path.”
But experience has taught her that growth often comes from struggle.
“Sometimes the hardest thing is stepping back and allowing your child to learn lessons that you wish you could learn for them.”
For her, parenting isn’t about preventing every mistake. It’s about making sure your child always knows they have a safe place to return to.
How Yoga Helps Her Stay Grounded as a Mother?
Whether she’s managing work commitments or family responsibilities, Shilpa turns to yoga to find balance.
“Motherhood can make you feel like you’re being pulled in a hundred different directions.”
Yoga, she says, helps her reconnect with herself amidst the chaos.
“I’ve realised that taking care of yourself isn’t selfish. When you’re emotionally balanced, your family feels that balance too.”
It’s a lesson she believes more mothers need to embrace without guilt.
Are Parents Becoming Too Protective?
Today’s world presents challenges that previous generations never faced. Naturally, many parents become more cautious.
“I don’t think parents are trying to be overprotective. They’re parenting from a place of concern.”
At the same time, she believes children are often more resilient than adults give them credit for.
“Sometimes we need to trust our children a little more and trust that the values we’ve given them will guide them.”
Parenting in the Age of Social Media
Social media has transformed almost every aspect of life, including parenting.
According to Shilpa, the biggest challenge is the pressure it creates.
“There are so many opinions today. Everyone seems to have advice on what you’re doing right or wrong.”
While social media offers access to information and communities, she believes parents must remember one thing.
“The most important voice is still your instinct and the relationship you share with your child.”
Are Mothers Really More Competitive Today?
Shilpa doesn’t think “competition” is the right word.
“I think most mothers are simply trying to give their children opportunities they may not have had themselves.”
Behind every class, activity, and late-night effort is often a parent trying their best.
“The danger is when we start comparing journeys. Every child grows differently, and that’s perfectly okay.”
The Beauty of Three Generations Under One Roof
Coming from a close-knit family, Shilpa treasures the role grandparents play in a child’s life.
“Watching grandparents with grandchildren is beautiful because their relationship is built purely on love.”
She often finds herself smiling when she hears her mother say something to her children that her mother once said to her when she was growing up.
“It reminds me that some things never change. Love, values, and life lessons find their way through generations.”
For her, children who grow up around grandparents gain something invaluable: roots, stories, and a deeper sense of belonging.
Why Maa Hai Na Feels So Relevant Today
At its core, Maa Hai Na isn’t just about parenting. It’s about relationships, understanding, and the invisible emotional threads that connect families.
In a world that often moves too fast, the show serves as a reminder of something beautifully simple: no matter how old we get, a mother’s love remains one of life’s greatest constants.
And perhaps that’s why the title resonates so deeply.
Because through every challenge, every mistake, every milestone, and every triumph, there is always one reassuring thought: Maa Hai Na.
Every mother has a story. Every child carries a memory. Maa Hai Na brings those emotions to life through heartwarming moments that will make you smile, reflect, and perhaps even call your mother. Stream Maa Hai Na now on ZEE5 and celebrate the extraordinary love behind ordinary families.
