Malaika Arora opens up about her parent's separation, says she learned to value her 'freedom and live life'

In a recent media interaction, Malaika Arora opened up about her parent's separation and revealed that after they parted ways, she looked at her mother in a whole new light.

Muskan Khullar

Updated May 18, 2022, 14:35 IST

Malaika Arora

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Malaika Arora opened up about her childhood
She said her childhood was wonderful but not an easy one
Malaika got divorced from Arbaaz Khan in 2017

Over the years, Chaiyya Chaiyya girl Malaika Arora has proved one and all that she's a boss babe. She has managed to establish her career as a model, a judge on reality shows, a dancer and also as an Instagram influencer. In her recent media interaction, Malaika revealed that she learned to live freely and enjoy her life very early on.

She shared that despite having a wonderful childhood, things did not come easy to her. She spoke about the lessons she learned after her parent's separation and how when they parted ways, she looked at her mother in a whole different light.

Talking to Grazia India, Malaika said, "My parents' separation allowed me to observe my mother through a new and unique lens. I learned a rock-steady work ethic and the value of getting up each morning to do whatever it takes to become fiercely independent."

She added that the lessons she learned from their separation helped her further her career in the industry.

"I value my freedom and live life on my terms. The world could be going crazy around me, but these fundamental attitudes imbibed during my formative years hold me in good stead," Malaika was quoted saying.

On her personal front, Malaika parted ways with actor Arbaaz Khan in 2017. They had tied the knot in 1998 but after 19 years of marriage, they cited compatibility issues and filed for a divorce. They were blessed with their first child son Arhaan Khan in 2002. The custody of the son stays with Malaika while Arbaaz gets visitation rights.

Malaika is currently dating Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor. The duo has been going out for a while now and are often asked about their plans to get married and settle down. They are often spotted together in the city and even attend parties hosted by their friends from the industry together.

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