Preity Zinta shares candid PIC with kids Jai and Gia, Says, ‘I was holding fort doing mama duties’

NEW DELHI, OCT 26 (ONLINE): Preity Zinta shared a heartfelt Instagram post on the challenges of solo parenting while her husband Gene Goodenough was away for work. She recounted juggling her children Jai and Gia’s daily routines. Despite stress, she expressed love and admiration for single parents. Zinta is set to return to cinema in ‘Lahore 1947.’
Preity Zinta shares candid PIC with kids Jai and Gia, Says, ‘I was holding fort doing mama duties’
Preity Zinta recently took to Instagram to share a touching post featuring her children, Jai and Gia, as she reflected on the joys and challenges of motherhood. The image depicted a heartwarming moment where Zinta, dressed in a breezy floral summer dress and a hat, held hands with her kids—Jai in a casual black t-shirt and shorts, and Gia in an adorable traditional ghagra and choli.
In her post, the ‘Veer Zara’ actress expressed the emotional rollercoaster she experienced while managing parenting duties alone during her husband Gene Goodenough’s work-related travels. She wrote, “Walking towards the weekend The last two weeks have been particularly difficult as Gene was travelling for work & I was holding fort doing mama duties which include – waking up the kids, getting them ready for school, packing their lunch box, dropping & picking them up from school, dinner & finally putting them to bed.”
Her candid reflection highlighted the demanding nature of parenting, especially when one parent is absent. She shared her excitement about spending quality time with her children before heading off to another shoot, stating that while this time together was rewarding and filled with love, it also came with significant stress. “I’ve hardly had a moment to myself or ended up doing any work except looking after them,” she noted. This experience led her to recognize the immense effort and sacrifice all parents make for their children, particularly single mothers and fathers. She concluded with a heartfelt shoutout: “A big shout out to all the Single Moms & dads out there I just want to say –

Just days before sharing this post, Zinta expressed her feelings of missing Gene by posting nostalgic throwback pictures from previous Karwa Chauth celebrations. In these stunning images, she donned a traditional red and golden outfit with a chunni draped over her head. One picture captured her holding an aarti ki thali, while another showcased an adorable selfie with Gene, both dressed in matching orange kurtas. She captioned the post: “Happy Karwa Chauth to all those who celebrate it.