Zeenat Aman talks about parenting, says 'when I hear of people rejecting their children...'

Veteran actor Zeenat Aman has shared a throwback picture of her sons Azaan and Zahaan on Instagram along with a heartfelt note. She mentioned how her children became her sole priority and also questioned parents who reject their children for reasons such as their sexual orientation, choice of partner or profession.

She wrote, 'There’s no guidebook in the world that can really prepare you for parenthood. It’s exhilarating, overwhelming, joyous, and yes, challenging.'

She added, 'Once my children were born, they became my sole priority. And as a single mother to two boys, I felt doubly responsible for my babies. More than anything I wanted to protect them, and shape them to be kind and loving men. My approach to motherhood has always rested on the bedrock of unconditional love. I believe this is what each one of us who chooses to become a parent, owes our children. When I hear of people rejecting their kids for reasons such as their sexual orientation, choice of partner or desired profession, it fills me with sadness and anger. We must accept our children for the individuals they are and support them to meet life as they choose to.'

'I pulled this picture out of a photo album today and had it scanned. It was made in 1990, when Zahaan was not yet one and Azaan was all of three years old. It was taken by the late Gautam Rajadhyaksha, a legendary industry photographer, at the now demolished Searock Hotel in Bandra,' she concluded.

She joined Instagram in February and has been sharing insightful details of her life with unseen photos. She often shares her thoughts candidly which is appreciated by her fans.

On the work front, she last featured in 'Panipat' as Sakeena Begum.

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