Soni Razdan revealed that even today, she is often identified as Alia Bhatt’s mother and Mahesh Bhatt’s wife. She tied the knot with Mahesh Bhatt in 1986. Veteran actor Soni Razdan revealed how her career opportunities dwindled after she married Mahesh Bhatt.
In a conversation with News18 Showsha, Soni shared how sexist remarks about her desire to work post-marriage left her frustrated and angry. Without directly mentioning her husband or daughter, actor Alia Bhatt, Soni explained that “all my life, even now, I’m somebody else’s somebody.”
Soni Razdan Reflects on Experiencing Sexist Comments for Choosing to Work Post-Marriage
Soni revealed that someone once questioned why she needed to work, saying, “After all, you’re so-and-so’s wife.” “When I started out, I was doing really well. And then, suddenly, I got married. I wasn’t getting any work after that. I got a feedback from somewhere that since she’s now so and so’s wife, why does she need to work? I got so angry! But then, luckily, Buniyaad happened and after that, I got to work in some really good films. But before that, I was so upset,” she stated: “Buniyaad,” directed by Ramesh Sippy and Jyoti Sarup, explored the partition of India and its aftermath. The series first premiered on DD National in 1986.
Soni Opens Up About Being Called ‘Somebody Else’s Somebody’
In the same interview, Soni hinted that she is still recognised as Alia’s mother and Mahesh Bhatt’s wife. “All my life, even now, I’m somebody else’s somebody. Let me be very loud and clear… My struggle is still to be known by who I am. I’m happy for the people around me, who’re doing so well in their lives. How could I not be? I’m grateful. But perhaps that’s how my journey was meant to be. Now I laugh at it. It’s funny, but I just go on, thinking that it’s okay,” Soni added.
Soni’s Personal Journey
Soni Razdan married Mahesh Bhatt in 1986, and together they have two daughters, Shaheen and Alia Bhatt. Before this, Mahesh was married to Kiran Bhatt, with whom he has a daughter, Pooja Bhatt, and a son, Rahul Bhatt.
Soni Razdan’s Career Highlights and Latest Film
Soni has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. Her film credits include 36 Chowringhee Lane, Mandi, Saaransh, On Wings of Fire, Kaash, Daddy, Sir, Gumrah, Papa Kahte Hain, Monsoon Wedding, Shootout at Wadala, Raazi, War, Pippa, and War 2. On the small screen, she has been featured in series such as Buniyaad, Love Ka Hai Intezaar, The Good Karma Hospital, and Call My Agent: Bollywood.
Soni was recently featured in Danish Renzu’s Songs of Paradise, a film inspired by the life and journey of Raj Begum. The movie, which premiered on Prime Video, stars Saba Azad alongside Soni, and also includes Zain Khan Durrani, Sheeba Chaddha, Taaruk Raina, and Lillete Dubey in key roles.