Juhi Parmar and her 10-year-old daughter Samairra often share fun reels and videos on social media. The mother-daughter duo is more like friends today. Juhi, who is a single mother, says, “People tell me that they love the content I create with Samairra on social media, and then there are days when I look at her and think about how time has gone by. She’s now a tween with a mind of her own and she is my biggest critic as well as my best friend. She tells me which outfit looks good on me or which video looks better and has a strong opinion, which I value a lot. We have conversations, discussions and even debates, and as she grows up, I realize how blessed I am to have a daughter. There are times when she has a different perspective, and while I may not always agree with her, I realise that I am getting a completely different point of view. She makes me look at the world with a different lens.”

Ask her about their plans for Mother’s Day tomorrow and Juhi says, “Usually, it’s a day full of surprises. Samairra is at the forefront of planning them and showering me with a lot of love on this day. I am quite excited because each year, she makes it more special. The day is always an emotional one as I thank my stars for giving me my little one who is so caring and loving.”

On the work front, Juhi, who is best known as TV’s Kumkum, feels this is a great time for actors. She shares, “We are blessed to be in a time period where so many platforms exist. I like to work at my own pace, and I am happy about the fact that I can continue to pick the work that allows me to balance my career and motherhood. Samairra doesn’t need me around as much now, but I don’t like to be away from her for long. No matter how old a child is, a mother continues to be protective. Samairra is and will always be my lifeline.”