Actress Neha Dhupia opened up about the emotional impact of motherhood on her professional confidence in a press interaction ahead of her return to reality television in Roadies Rebirth.
What Dhupia said
In remarks reported by the Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) and corroborated by Hindustan Times, Dhupia said that becoming a mother had made her feel "very shaky" in terms of self-confidence. She described an emotional shift in her priorities and self-perception that accompanied the experience of parenting, noting that the adjustment had altered how she approaches professional challenges.
Roadies Rebirth
Dhupia confirmed she will return to MTV India's Roadies Rebirth — the 20th edition of the long-running reality series — in the role of gang leader, one of the mentor positions central to the show's format. Roadies has been a prominent platform in Indian reality television since its debut in 2003, and Dhupia has previously appeared as a gang leader in earlier seasons.
Why it matters
Dhupia's candid remarks about parenting-related confidence challenges resonate with the experiences of many working parents, particularly in high-visibility professions where public performance and personal identity are closely entwined. Her willingness to speak openly about the psychological dimensions of motherhood may encourage broader dialogue about support structures for parents returning to demanding professional roles in the Indian entertainment industry.
