📌 Key Points
- Twinkle Khanna discusses the bittersweet experience of watching her son Aarav enter his twenties.
- She emphasizes the painful but necessary process of giving children space to find their identity.
- Akshay Kumar shared his thoughts on Twinkle’s column, expressing he misses his mother.
- Aarav Kumar is pursuing a career in fashion design, not interested in Bollywood or the family business.
Twinkle Khanna recently shared her poignant reflections on motherhood, particularly the challenge of allowing her son, Aarav, to grow into his own identity as he enters his twenties. She describes the emotional complexities of ‘letting go’.
Twinkle Khanna on the Pain of Letting Go
Actor-turned-author Twinkle Khanna recently opened up about the bittersweet journey of motherhood. Reflecting on her relationship with her own mother and her experiences as a parent, the author shared how watching her elder son enter his twenties made her realise how painful — yet necessary — it can be for parents to give their children the space to discover their own identity.
She further reflected on how she truly understood the emotional complexities of motherhood when her son Aarav Kumar entered his twenties. Speaking about the gradual distance that grows as children seek independence, she wrote, “Puberty onwards, we build doors against our parents. There are peepholes and catflaps, yet the main entryway is rarely open. Until my older son entered his twenties, I did not understand how painful this fight for identity can be for the mother. The desire to hold on and the obligation to let go, even if it feels like a permanent rip, soothed only by the salve of text messages and shared holidays.”
Akshay Kumar’s Reaction to Twinkle’s Column
Akshay Kumar also shared his views about Twinkle’s column and wrote on X, “Loved reading this week’s column @mrsfunnybones. Especially the end. Made me miss my mother.”
Last year, Akshay revealed that Aarav has no interest in joining the film industry or managing the family production house. Instead, he is focused on his studies and pursuing a career in fashion design. The couple celebrated Aarav’s 23rd birthday last year.
Aarav Kumar’s Career Aspirations
On the occasion, Twinkle shared a heartfelt note that read, “And he turns 23. Though I have an undeniable compulsion to hold on to him, it would be wise to remember that children are like the air stored in our lungs, in our custody for just a moment before the next exhalation. This may not be an entirely correct analogy because, unlike breaths, we can’t keep popping babies in and out constantly, but you get the point, right 🙂 Here’s to the birthday boy. May he continue filling the world with his innate kindness.”
The show featured several prominent guests from the film industry, including Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan, who appeared on the programme for candid and engaging conversations with the hosts.
Khanna’s candid reflections resonate with many parents navigating the delicate balance between holding on and letting go. Her words offer comfort and understanding to those experiencing similar transitions in their family dynamics, highlighting the evolving nature of parental love.
