Sakshi Tanwar Turns 53: Why The ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’ Actor Chose Motherhood While Staying Single

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Sakshi Tanwar turns 53 today on January 12. For many viewers, she is still remembered as Parvati from 'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii', a show that ran for years and made her one of the most familiar faces on Indian television. Since then, her career has moved steadily across TV, films and streaming platforms, with a clear focus on roles that allow her space to grow both as an actor and as a person.

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Alongside her professional journey, Sakshi's personal life has drawn attention for a different reason. In 2018, she became a mother through adoption and has since been raising her daughter as a single parent.

A Career Built On Consistency

Sakshi Tanwar started her television career as a presenter on Doordarshan before moving into acting. Her breakthrough came with 'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii', where she played Parvati, a role that stayed with audiences for years.

Instead of staying confined to daily soaps, she gradually stepped back and chose projects that offered more depth. Shows like 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain' and later web series such as 'Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat' helped her reach a new audience.

Her film work, including 'Dangal', 'Mission Mangal' and 'Sam Bahadur', further reflected a change towards selective and meaningful roles.

Choosing Adoption

In 2018, Sakshi adopted a baby girl and named her Dityaa. At the time, she was unmarried and in her mid-forties. She has said the decision came from a clear desire to be a parent, not from pressure to follow a particular life path.

She completed the legal adoption process and chose not to make a public announcement until much later.

Life As A Single Mother

Sakshi has spoken about the responsibility that comes with raising a child alone. She has shared that there is no option to step away on difficult days, and that parenting requires constant presence and adjustment.

To manage this, she keeps her work schedule limited. She has mentioned working only a certain number of days each year so she can spend more time with her daughter.

Family Support And Daily Balance

While Sakshi handles most parenting responsibilities herself, she has acknowledged the role her family plays, especially during shoots. Their support allows her to continue working while ensuring her daughter's routine remains stable.

She has described this balance as ongoing, with no fixed formula, something she continues to learn as her daughter grows.

Keeping Her Daughter Away From The Spotlight

Sakshi Tanwar largely keeps her family life private and does not regularly share details about her daughter. While Dityaa has been seen at a few close-knit industry gatherings, these appearances have been rare and low-key. Sakshi has otherwise avoided frequent public exposure for her child, choosing to draw a clear line between her professional life and motherhood. This approach has remained consistent over the years, with Sakshi maintaining privacy rather than placing her daughter in the public eye.

Parenting Ahead

At 53, Sakshi Tanwar continues to work at her own pace, choosing roles that fit into her life rather than shaping her life around work.

On her birthday today, her journey stands as one shaped by steady choices - in her career, and in how she has built her life as a single mother.