Motherhood opens model’s eyes
ACTRESS-model Lisa Haydon, who became a mother in May 2017, says having a child opened her eyes to a whole new world and way of life.
She also says that now is the time when women don’t need to have career apprehensions with regard to starting a family.
“I knew I wasn’t going to have to choose one or the other. Sure, having a kid opened my eyes to a whole new world and one’s priorities may change. But it’s up to each individual and what they want to make of it.
“I was filming a web series until I was five months pregnant. I did the cover of Vogue India with Hrithik (Roshan) when I was four months pregnant.
“We are arriving at a place where women don’t need to have career apprehensions about starting a family. You can have it all. You might have to run a tight ship and have the occasional meltdown, but it’s all good,” Haydon said.
She welcomed her first child, son Zack, with husband Dino Lalvani.
Haydon, who made her acting debut with a supporting role in 2010’s Aisha, and has featured in Houseful 3, has also been appreciated for her role in films like Queen and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.
She was also part of India’s Next Top Model seasons one and two, along with Top Model India this year.
From being a model and actor to a mother, Haydon says that having a child emphasises the need for organisation.
“It becomes natural to pick and choose what is most important and then make time only for that as the stakes are higher,” said Haydon, who added that one of the self-realisations that pregnancy had on her was that “pancakes taste best with a squeeze of lemon and powdered sugar”.
Now that she is back at work and shooting and Zack is still little, she says that the balance has been working out nicely.
“I love being at work and have also noticed he also values my presence a bit more when I return home after being away,” said the model-actress, who also feels that today’s women are accepted regardless of marital status and motherhood, especially in the modelling industry.
“I think the change is already here. I also had a different impression of parenthood until I became one and realised I can still look the same and feel better than before,” says Haydon, who adds that it’s a proud moment for any woman to flaunt her baby bump. “It’s a very special time and feeling.”
It’s not just films and modelling work that keep her busy, she is also a diehard fan of keeping her hair glamorous.
Haydon, who has been using luxury hair-care brand Kerastase for more than 10 years, says no new look is complete without the pampering of a haircare brand.
“Having a trusted hairstylist who can recommend the right products for you is so essential,” she said. – IANS