'The needle shouldn’t change': Neha Dhupia talks about balancing ambition and motherhood on Parineeti Chopra's podcast

Neha Dhupia, known for her unfiltered takes on life and career, recently sat down for a heart-to-heart on Parineeti Chopra’s new talk show, 'Mom Talks.' In an episode aired recently, the actress and podcast host opened up about her rigorous work ethic during pregnancy, revealing for the first time that she was literally on a film set when her labor began.Speaking on the podcast, Dhupia offered a glimpse into her journey of balancing career and motherhood.“As a woman, you should be able to do all the things you wish to do after becoming a mom. The needle shouldn’t change too much.” With this candid line, Neha Dhupia opened up about working through pregnancy and revealed that her contractions began while she was shooting at Yash Raj Studios.According to IANS, as seen in a promo shared by Parineeti Chopra on social media, Neha spoke about staying committed to work even in the final months of her pregnancy. “I wanted to go back to work. I worked right till the end, till eight and a half months pregnant. My contractions actually started at Yash Raj Studios,” she said.She described pushing herself to meet professional commitments despite the physical demands. The conversation also touched on the expectations placed on new mothers. Addressing that pressure, she said, “As a woman, you should be able to do all the things you wish to do after becoming a mom. The needle shouldn’t change too much.”‘Mom Talks’ focuses on real conversations about parenting and personal choices, and Neha’s story stood out for its honesty and clarity.Neha Dhupia is married to Angad Bedi. The couple welcomed their daughter Mehr in November 2018 and their son Guriq in October 2021. Mehr is now seven years old, while Guriq is around four.Meanwhile, Parineeti Chopra, who recently embraced motherhood, welcomed her son Neer in October last year with her husband Raghav Chadha. Through ‘Mom Talks’, she brings forward stories that reflect the realities of parenting while managing public and professional lives.