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Shruti Haasan's candid confession: Knew at 14 I couldn't be a mother, now at 40 wants to adopt
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News18•22-09-2026, 11:22
Shruti Haasan's candid confession: Knew at 14 I couldn't be a mother, now at 40 wants to adopt
- •Actress Shruti Haasan was diagnosed with PCOS at 14, leading her to believe motherhood would be difficult.
- •On Soha Ali Khan's podcast, Shruti revealed she was told from a young age that PCOS and pregnancy were incompatible.
- •A gynecologist offered Shruti new hope, explaining that motherhood isn't solely defined by biological birth.
- •Unmarried at 40, Shruti is keen on adopting a child and providing maternal warmth.
- •Shruti believes the method of a child's arrival is less important than providing love and warmth, which defines true motherhood.
Key Questions Answered
Shruti Haasan revealed that she was diagnosed with PCOS at just 14 years old and was constantly told that pregnancy and PCOS were incompatible, making her fear she could never become a mother.
Her gynaecologist reassured her that conception is possible when she is mentally ready and cited the example of Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz, who became a mother at 53.
Now 40 and unmarried, Shruti Haasan has expressed that she fears the institution of marriage but deeply desires to be a mother, stating she is fully open to adopting a child.
