Suchitra Krishnamoorthi on co-parenting with ex-husband Shekhar Kapur: ‘He is the vacation dad, I’m responsible one’
Actor Suchitra Krishnamoorthi discusses her co-parenting experience with ex-husband Shekhar Kapur, describing their different parenting styles. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining an amicable relationship for the benefit of their daughter, Kaveri.
Why it matters
Public figures sharing personal experiences with co-parenting helps normalize modern family structures and divorce.
Actor Suchitra Krishnamoorthi and filmmaker Shekhar Kapur got married in 1999 despite their 30-year age gap. However, their marriage ended in 2007. The two share a daughter, Kaveri Kapur, and in a recent podcast with Rediff Originals, Suchitra opened up about co-parenting her with Shekhar and revealed how they divided parenting responsibilities.Suchitra Krishnamoorthi talks about co-parenting with Shekhar KapurSuchitra reflected on the challenges she faced after her divorce, saying that she became the "poster girl" for divorce at a time when the subject was still considered taboo. She recalled being advised to stay quiet because people felt she was being too outspoken and feared she would offend others.
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