Just came across this interview with actress Suhasini Mulay and her story is something else only . She got married at 60 and her whole take on life and love is just so refreshing to hear.
She basically said that age is just a number and "You are as old as you are in your brain." That's such a powerful way to look at things,no? So many people get stuck on what they should be doing at a certain age.
And she also talked about her family's expectations in such a funny way . Her mother used to tell her,"Hamare hanth ki lagaam bhot saal pehle chor ke nikal gayi ho." You can just feel the long-running family inside joke there.
But it was her own thought process at 60 that really stood out . She actually asked herself,"Kya abb 60 saal ki umar mein main apni zindagi ka rukh badalna chahti hoon?" And then she thought about the worst that could happen.
And her conclusion was so practical ah . She basically said,"If it doesn’t work out,divorce is always option." What a clear-headed way to approach a big life decision,without all the drama.
Few things standing out from her interview:
- She decided to marry at 60,completely breaking societal norms.
- Her approach was very pragmatic,seeing divorce as a practical option if needed .
- She has always been clear about prioritizing her career over having children .
This part about her career was also very direct . She said she was never ready to shift focus from her work to kids,and her quote,"You can get rid of a husband but can never get rid of a kid," is brutally honest.
And tbh,so many women probably feel this way but are scared to say it out loud . The pressure to follow traditional roles is still so huge in our society .
Her marriage to Atul Gurtu seems to be one built on real partnership and respect,which is what everyone wants in end,regardless of age .
Her story is really inspiring,but it also makes you think . How many people are still holding themselves back because of these unwritten rules about the 'right time' for everything…
