18th June 2023,Mumbai: In a conversation on Father’s Day, Tusshar Kapoor, renowned Bollywood actor and father to Lakshya, opened up about his journey through surrogacy and the profound emotions he experienced when holding his son for the first time.
Memorable Moments: Holding Lakshya Close
Recalling the precious moment, Tusshar Kapoor fondly described the early days with his son, stating, “He (Lakshya) was born in the night and he came home in the second morning. When the doctor brought him home, I recalled seeing images of him that I had difficulty understanding because children appear extremely different at birth. Their face is rushing with blood, and it hasn’t yet stopped. It was too much for me to bear that morning, so I held him when he first arrived home and put him in a cot. Then, I went back to sleep.”
Expressing the immense joy and connection he felt with Lakshya, Tusshar continued, “And whenever I woke up, I started my day with him, holding him in my arms. The music was playing, and his room was prepared. He was placed in a cot and dozing off. However, when we would visit and observe his face, we would see that, in contrast to the earlier supplied images, he appeared to be a very adorable baby. Thus, we were extremely content. Plus, even at that young age, he resembled me. I was therefore overjoyed.”
Choosing Surrogacy and Embracing Parenthood
During the conversation, Tusshar Kapoor candidly discussed his decision to pursue surrogacy and his family’s unwavering support. “I wanted to be a parent, but I wasn’t married at that point in 2015, and there are ways and means to become a parent legally,” he explained. “If you don’t think marriage is your calling, you can adopt or use surrogacy and IVF to create your own biological family, which is how I became a parent.”
Emphasizing the importance of careful consideration, Tusshar revealed, “I wanted to be very certain. I decided to move forward with it after talking it over with my family because I wanted to be really sure, certain, and independent in my choice.” He further expressed gratitude for his family’s wholehearted support, which played a crucial role in his surrogacy journey.
Empowering Others: Tusshar’s Influence on Ektaa’s Surrogacy Decision
Tusshar Kapoor shared an inspiring anecdote during the discussion, recounting how he encouraged his sister, Ektaa R. Kapoor, to embrace a similar path to parenthood. Ektaa also chose surrogacy and welcomed a child in 2019, further exemplifying the family’s openness to alternative methods of starting a family.
By openly discussing his personal journey and embracing surrogacy as a means of becoming a father, Tusshar Kapoor has not only found immense joy but has also empowered others to consider non-traditional routes to parenthood, fostering a more inclusive and understanding society.
-by Kashvi Gala