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Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Reveals Why She Chose A Child-Free Life
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Moneycontrol•10-10-2026, 12:39
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Reveals Why She Chose A Child-Free Life
- •Actor Varalaxmi Sarathkumar opened up about her personal decision not to have children, emphasizing that it was a choice and not due to medical reasons.
- •She married businessman and art gallerist Nicholai Sachdev in 2024, noting that her husband fully supports her decision.
- •Varalaxmi believes having children should not be driven by social expectations and that recognizing one's lack of readiness for parenthood is a responsible stance.
- •She shares a close bond with Nicholai's daughter from his previous marriage, viewing her as her own child, and also raises two pet dogs like her own kids.
Key Questions Answered
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar clarified that her choice to remain child-free is a personal decision rather than a medical one. She believes that opting out of parenthood is responsible when someone is not ready for its demands, emphasizing that having children should not be driven by societal expectations.
Varalaxmi and businessman-art gallerist Nicholai Sachdev tied the knot in July 2024 during a private ceremony held in Thailand, which was followed by a wedding reception in Chennai.
Varalaxmi shares a close bond with Nicholai's daughter from his previous marriage, viewing and loving the young girl as her own child. Additionally, she treats their two pet puppies like her children, raising them with the same care.
