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Pankhuri Awasthy, known for her roles in television shows like Razia Sultan, Suryaputra Karn and Gud Se Meetha Ishq, was last seen in a cameo appearance in Dhakkad Beera. After welcoming her twins in 2023, the actress now wants to balance motherhood with her passion for acting.
Pankhuri recently shared a glimpse into her morning ritual on Instagram. In the video, the actress was seen lounging on her balcony swing. Dressed in a stunning yellow chikankari kurta, Pankhuri serenaded her audience with a soulful rendition of the classic song Abhi Na Jaao Chhod Kar from the 1961 film Hum Dono.
In the caption, she wrote, “Just my morning in a beautiful chikankari kurta and music that touches the soul!”
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Pankhuri Awasthy recently opened up about her acting comeback in an interview with ETimes. The actress said, “I’m just taking baby steps toward returning. A short-term character felt like the right place to start, especially to gauge how well I can balance everything. But I wouldn’t have taken it up if the role wasn’t strong and performance-driven.”
Talking about how she deals with ‘mom guilt’, Pankhuri said, “It’s something I go through all the time. As exciting as it is to get back, my kids are always at the centre of every decision. I’m constantly torn between motherhood and acting. But I believe it’s about good management. Modern mothers are the busiest and most anxious because we want to do it all.”
She added, “Initially, I thought of taking my kids with me for the outdoor schedule in Patiala, but I knew managing them along with shooting would be overwhelming. So, I flew my mother in from Lucknow and had my mother-in-law step in too. I have a strong support system, and with two kids, you need that army.”
Pankhuri Awasthy is married to television actor Gautam Rode. The couple shared screen space in the daily soap Suryaputra Karn. They fell in love and tied the knot in 2018. Pankhuri gave birth to two adorable twins in 2023. Gautam Rode is known for his roles in popular shows like Parichay and Saraswatichandra.
