Malaika Arora recently opened up about the challenges behind her journey to success. Known for her glamorous image, she shared how her life has been shaped by early responsibilities, hard work, and the values she learned from her mother.
Malaika Arora opened up about her childhood
Malaika Arora today stands as a successful actress, dancer, and television personality, but her journey was never easy. In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, she opened up about her childhood and the struggles she faced while being raised by a single mother.
Malaika was only 11 when he parents got divorced, and after the separation, her mother, Joyce Polycarp, became the only earning member of the family. She worked hard to raise Malaika and her younger sister, Amrita Arora, giving them a good education and everything they needed. “Because of my mom working, it made me extra responsible. At a very young age, I felt I was in a situation where I had to be responsible,” shared the actressShe revealed that she started working at the age of 17 and learned the importance of saving and investing early in life. According to her, growing up with certain insecurities made her extra responsible and independent.
Malaika Arora praises her mother
Malaika praised her mother for her strength and determination, saying, “Not that we lacked anything. My mom worked very hard and made sure she gave us everything under the sun. Whether it was education, food on the table, clothes to wear, or anything. She never ever said that you can’t. However difficult it may have been, she never said, ‘You can’t have this.’ She did it all on her own. She worked, brought us up, and put us through school, college, everything.““I guess that sort of grit, determination, or strength I have got from her. I have learned and been imbued by her. I’ve pretty much grown up from a child to a woman, seeing how she has led her life,” she added.Talking about her present life, Malaika said she doesn’t have the luxury to sit back and stop working. Since she didn’t come from wealth or ancestral property, she has always worked hard to maintain her lifestyle.“I can’t put my feet up and say, ‘Are muje kaam nahi karna.’ That liberty toh hai hi nahi (I don’t want to work. I don’t have that liberty). People comment on your lifestyle but don’t realise the effort it takes to maintain a certain way of living, run a home, and ensure everything is taken care of,” she said.Through her words, Malaika highlighted how her mother’s sacrifices and her own struggles shaped her into the strong and independent woman she is today.
