Television actor Rubina Dilaik has opened up about the importance of having family members who support her parenting without overstepping boundaries, citing her own experience with both her mother and mother-in-law as a model for how grandparents should approach their role in their grandchildren's lives.

In an exclusive interview, Dilaik, who is mother to twin daughters born in 2024, expressed gratitude for elders who respect parental autonomy. "For my mother, I would like to do a 'Sashtang Dandwat Pranam' (praying by lying on the floor with hands folded in gratitude) because she is a blessing, and the same for my mother-in-law as well," she said.

The role of supportive grandparents

Dilaik underscored how her mother-in-law ensures her parenting approach remains consistent while her own mother affirms that her methods are sound. "Because my mother-in-law ensures that my parenting style remains the same, and my mother ensures that my parenting style is always good for the children," she explained.

The actor emphasised the emotional weight of having elders who trust a mother's instincts. "I am blessed to have a mother who believes in what I am doing for my children," she noted, highlighting how rare such unconditional support can be in joint family setups.

A message to all grandparents

Dilaik extended her reflection into broader advice, urging grandparents across households to adopt a similar philosophy. "I believe that all the grandparents should be of that opinion, that what our children are doing is right for their children," she stated, framing parental trust as foundational to healthy family dynamics.

This comes amid ongoing conversations about generational differences in parenting philosophies and the tension that can arise when grandparents attempt to enforce older childcare norms on younger parents navigating modern approaches.

Balancing motherhood and career

Dilaik is set to participate in the reality competition series Khatron Ke Khiladi season 15, with filming scheduled in Cape Town, South Africa. The 40-day shoot will mark an extended separation from her twin daughters, a prospect she acknowledged as emotionally challenging. "It is going to be extremely tough for her as a mother to stay away from their physical touches and hugs," she reflected on the personal cost of her professional commitment.

Dilaik and her husband Abhinav Shukla frequently share glimpses of their family life on social media, offering followers insight into their parenting journey and household dynamics.