Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have consistently been admired as one of Bollywood and cricket’s most loved couples. From their endearing chemistry to their unwavering support for one another, they’ve set high standards for what it means to be couple goals. Now, as parents to two adorable children, Vamika and Akaay, they’ve embraced their new roles with equal grace. However, Anushka recently opened up about the realities of parenthood, admitting that they aren’t “perfect parents” and shedding light on why they don’t aim to be.
At a recent event in Mumbai, Anushka Sharma candidly discussed how she and Virat Kohli navigate the ups and downs of raising their children. She spoke about the pressure to appear flawless as parents but emphasized that they’ve embraced the fact that it’s okay to show vulnerability. According to Anushka, complaining about the challenges of parenting or admitting to mistakes is something they don’t shy away from. She believes it’s important for their children to see that their parents are human too, and to understand that perfection isn’t realistic.
During her appearance, the actress further elaborated on how acknowledging these imperfections has a positive effect on the family dynamic. She expressed that when parents stop striving for an unattainable ideal, it eases the expectations placed on both the children and themselves. Anushka shared that leading by example, rather than trying to portray an idealized version of themselves, is their approach to parenting. For now, as Vamika is still quite young, Anushka and Virat focus on showing her the values they live by, letting her observe and learn naturally.
Anushka Sharma’s honesty about the imperfections of parenting is refreshingly real and crucial. Acknowledging and embracing these flaws not only relieves the pressure of unattainable perfection but also sets a valuable example for their children.