Rather than treating children as too young to have opinions, Tara said her parents involved her and Pia in conversations and allowed them to express their views. Actor Tara Sutaria recently opened up about her childhood and the family environment that shaped her confidence. During an appearance on Fashionably Pernia, she spoke about growing up with her twin sister, Pia Sutaria, and how their parents made both daughters feel heard and respected. For her, that upbringing played an important role in developing confidence, maturity and a strong sense of self.
5 Oct 2026 | 12:06 Looking back at her childhood, Tara recalled that her parents made a conscious effort to treat her and Pia equally. During an earlier appearance on Rhea Chakraborty’s podcast Chapter 2, she recalled how closely she and Pia were connected during their childhood. Because they are younger, Tara said her family was comfortable having arguments and discussing different viewpoints, instead of expecting children to agree with their parents simply. Because of her career in acting, the actor said she was comfortable with Pia being more prominent in social situations and that she eventually had to work on becoming more outgoing. Because i couldn’t be separated from her, i remember looking at Pia and welled up in tears.
We were kind of treated like adults when we were kids, and our opinions always mattered,” she said during the interview. “I think that gives a child so much confidence,” Tara said. “We also enjoy arguing, which I think sometimes families feel… out of respect, kids might not feel comfortable having a healthy argument,” she said. This freedom to express disagreement helped her develop greater maturity and confidence, according to the actor. “So I think that brings maturity, confidence and a certain… again, adds to your sense of self,” she said. “I remember when our teacher told us that ‘we are going to separate Pia and Tara. “In my own head, I was like, ‘I am nothing without her,’ because I was so scared as a child about everything,” she said.
“My mom and dad kind of always treated my sister and me like we were equals. For Tara, being taken seriously as a child had an impact that extended beyond simply making her feel included. She believes that when children know their opinions are valued, they can become more confident in expressing themselves. She also described disagreement as a normal part of family life. For Tara, disagreement did not necessarily mean disrespect. Her family was comfortable with having different opinions while maintaining their bond. “Like our family loves to agree to disagree. And I love that about our family,” she added. Tara has also spoken about the strong connection she shares with her twin sister. Her memories of school also highlighted just how inseparable the sisters were when they were young. What will I do? Tara recalled. She also admitted that her twin sister had become an important part of how she viewed herself. Over time, however, Tara developed her own identity, particularly as she entered an industry that required her to be comfortable in front of audiences and cameras. Tara’s reflections highlight a broader aspect of parenting: allowing children to express opinions does not necessarily mean giving them complete control over family decisions. Instead, it can mean creating an environment where children feel safe enough to ask questions, disagree respectfully and explain how they feel. For Tara, that appears to have been an important part of her childhood. Her parents’ decision to treat their daughters as equals gave her the confidence to participate in conversations and develop her own perspective while remaining closely connected to her family. Her comments also show that confidence does not always come from asking children to speak more. Sometimes, it can begin with simply making them feel that what they say matters. Tara was most recently seen in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, directed by Geetu Mohandas and starring Yash in the lead role. Fashionably Pernia video: I can share the exact interview link, but I’d want to verify the official upload first rather than risk giving you an incorrect or unofficial link. You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test Get the latest Lifestyle News and more. Download the TOI app.