Neha Dhupia says motherhood has created a completely different kind of vulnerability. She described herself as “shaky” when her children are sick, admitting that her mind can become consumed by worry. Even during an interview, she said, “90% of my brain is just consumed with child talk,” leaving only a small part of her usual confident self.
10 Sept 2026 | 12:19 That contrast is perhaps the most relatable part of her confession. The couple married in 2018 and are parents to daughter Mehr, born that year, and son Guriq, born in 2021. Motherhood, however, has introduced something she cannot control: the health and wellbeing of another person.
The actor, who is known for her outspoken personality and now joins Roadies Rebirth as a Gang Leader, says professional setbacks rarely shake her. Neha says she feels most confident when she is comfortable with what she is wearing, saying or doing. The most striking part of Neha Dhupia’s answer wasn’t about confidence at all. It was about how quickly it disappears when her children are unwell. Winning, losing, being right or wrong, proving herself or facing criticism, she has learnt to take it all in her stride. But give her child a fever, and that composure can vanish. Confidence in professional life can come from experience, preparation and knowing your own boundaries. She also credited her husband, actor Angad Bedi , for stepping in when their children are unwell. Neha joked that he sometimes has to manage both a sick child and her nervousness at the same time. Her comments highlight a familiar shift many parents experience: professional confidence does not necessarily protect them from the intense uncertainty that comes with caring for a child. And that may explain why even someone who appears completely unfazed on camera can suddenly feel shaken at home. When the stakes stop being about your own success and start being about your child, confidence can look very different. (With inputs from IANS) Looking for trusted parenting advice? Follow TOI Parenting Circle on Instagram for expert guidance, relatable stories, and practical tips delivered every day. Get the latest Lifestyle News and more. Download the TOI app.