Star kids have a right to their privacy: Soha

The children in actor author Soha Ali Khan’s family — from her own daughter Inaaya to nephew Taimur — are always followed by the paparazzi. Soha says she doesn’t find it fair.

“We understand public scrutiny is part of the job but that’s a call we took for ourselves, not our children. So, it doesn’t seem fair for them to be exposed to the media glare,” Soha said, when asked about her take on constant media attention on star children.

“I honestly think it’s too much, especially for Taimur (Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s son). Childhood is about innocence and he shouldn’t be robbed of that. He has a right to his privacy and that needs to be respected by the media,” added the actor, who is the daughter of veteran actor Sharmila Tagore and legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan ‘Tiger’ Pataudi.

Married to actor Kunal Kemmu, Soha gave birth to their daughter in September 2017, and calls it a lifechanging event.

“Inaaya has made me evolve as a person.

My world has changed forever. She is now the focus and everything else comes after her. It’s the most aweinspiring feeling to be a mother. I love it and am often overwhelmed by it too. But there’s no going back and there’s no wanting to go back either,” she said.

Talking about how Kunal makes it easier, she said, “I would like to thank Kunal for being such a supportive husband. For looking after me when I wasn’t feeling well, for rubbing my feet when I was tired, for calming me down when I was freaking out, and for patiently riding out my more turbulent moods!”

PHOTO: RAAJESSH KASHYAP/HT Actor Soha Ali Khan has an eightmonthold daughter with actor Kunal Kemmu