Hastinapur Ke Veer: Divyanka Tripathi, Juhi Parmar & Shraddha Arya Reflect On Modern Motherhood

Every generation faces its own parenting challenges, from comparisons and constant opinions to the pressure of getting every decision right. But some stories continue to offer timeless wisdom, reminding us that while times may change, values remain eternal. Sony SAB's upcoming mythological show, Hastinapur Ke Veer, brings alive the invaluable lessons of Mahabharat in a way that feels deeply relevant even today, helping audiences navigate modern relationships, parenting, and life with greater understanding and empathy.

Celebrated television actors Divyanka Tripathi, Juhi Parmar and Shraddha Arya recently came together to share how the stories and characters from Mahabharat resonate strongly with their own journeys of motherhood and parenting. Through heartfelt reflections, they shared how stories of Kunti, Gandhari and Guru Dronacharya continue to inspire modern-day parenting choices in a world full of comparisons and distractions.

Speaking about the pressure of constant comparisons in today's world, especially around motherhood and children, Divyanka Tripathi shared, "These days, comparisons begin even before a child is born. As a mother, that thought genuinely scares me sometimes. I wonder how I'll protect my child from a world full of comparisons and judgment at every step. While reflecting on this, I found my answer in Kunti. She never compared her children with one another. Instead, she recognised the unique strengths within each of them, Yudhishthir's wisdom, Bheem's strength, Arjun's focus, Nakul and Sahdev's love and balance and nurtured every child differently. That's what true parenting feels like to me. When every child is encouraged to become their best self, comparison naturally disappears and love takes its place."

Reflecting on parenting in today's digital age, Juhi Parmar said, "People really love the reels Samaira and I make together, and honestly, we share a very beautiful bond. We have fun like friends, travel together, and create countless memories. But real parenting is not limited to reels alone. As children grow up, a mother has to become both a friend and a protector. One very important lesson I learnt from Mahabharat is that parents cannot wear a 'Gandhari-like blindfold' while raising their children. Duryodhan was not lacking in qualities, but wrong company and the absence of the right guidance changed him. That is why I feel every parent needs to stay emotionally aware, understand their child's world, and stand by them at every step."

Sharing her thoughts on the overwhelming noise of opinions surrounding motherhood, Shraddha Arya expressed, "Every new mother will agree that the journey from congratulations to endless suggestions happens very quickly. From feeding choices to dressing advice, everyone suddenly has an opinion. One day, I found myself wondering what truly matters the most for my child and me amidst all this noise. That's when I remembered Guru Dronacharya's famous test, where he asked the princes what they could see while aiming at the bird. Everyone noticed different things, but Arjun only saw the eye of the bird. That focus stayed with me. I realised that motherhood also demands that kind of clarity. In a world filled with opinions, comments, and constant distractions, a mother sometimes needs to silence the outside noise and trust her own instincts completely. A mother's heart is perhaps the oldest and most reliable GPS there is."

With stories and emotions that remain relevant today, Hastinapur Ke Veer promises to bring the wisdom of the Mahabharat closer to audiences in a way that feels emotional, relatable, and deeply human.

Tune in to witness Hastinapur Ke Veer, starting 2nd June, Monday - Saturday at 9:00 PM only on Sony SAB