actor Kunal Kem Opening up about the personal journey of raising daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmu with his wife Soha Ali Khana journey shaped by instinct, mutual respect and the perfect blend of two faiths. In a candid conversation, Kunal revealed that the couple has always followed their own parenting guidelines, regardless of public opinion or social expectations.
Kunal Kemmu says he raised his children based on instinct rather than public opinion
Kunal Kemmu, who has been married to Soha Ali Khan since January 2015, said the couple never let outside voices influence the way they raised Inaaya, now nine. Kunal told IANS, “We have always been very instinctive. Fortunately, I now have a friend, a partner and a wife who understand that I am an instinctive person and so is she. As far as parenting goes, we have a little bit of experience now. She (Daaya) is nine years old this year. But we instinctively did everything we thought was right. “
Kunal Kemmu on not seeking social approval
The actor admits that their parenting choices haven’t always been universally approved of, but they’re completely happy with them. ““Kunal also stressed that neither he nor Soha were trying to project an ideal image of parenting to gain public acceptance. He added: “We never do anything thinking ‘let’s do it this way because it looks better’, or because people will think what we’re doing is right or wrong from a social perspective. As a parent, she will do what she thinks is right. I do what I think is right. “
Kunal Kemmu talks about differences
Like any couple, Kunal and Soha do have differences when it comes to parenting, though he recounts them with characteristic humour. He quipped: “Sometimes there are things that I say don’t need to be done, but as a parent, she has the right to do them. Likewise, a lot of times she will tell me that the habits I’m breaking don’t look good. She’ll say don’t give her ice cream now, but I’ll give it to her when I think it’s appropriate.”“
Kunal Kemmu talks about celebrating two faiths under one roof
Soha Ali Khan comes from a Muslim background while Kunal comes from a Hindu family. Instead of letting this become a complicated issue, the couple turned it into one of Daiya’s greatest gifts. From Eid and Christmas to Diwali and Mahashivratri, the family celebrates every festival with the same zeal and enthusiasm, ensuring that their daughter grows up embracing the richness of both traditions.
