When new mom Katrina Kaif revealed her father was ‘not an influence, not a part of family’
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal welcomed their baby boy on Friday, November 7. The couple shared the happy news on social media, receiving a flood of congratulations from fans and colleagues. They married in 2021 after several years of dating and quickly became one of Bollywood’s most adored pairs.
Katrina’s unusual childhood
Vicky Kaushal was raised in Mumbai by his father, action director Sham Kaushal, and mother, Veena Kaushal. In contrast, Katrina’s upbringing was far from traditional. She grew up with her single mother, Suzanne Turquotte, who began her career as a lawyer before dedicating herself to international charity work. This led the family to live in several countries, and Katrina moved around the world with her seven siblings.
Father’s absence and mother’s influence
Throughout these years, Katrina’s father remained absent from their lives, having left the family when she was very young. Her mother’s independence and compassion became her greatest source of strength and inspiration.
“My father is not an influence, he was not part of our family; my parents separated when I was very young and I have never met him since.”
In a 2008 interview with Shoma Chaudhury, Katrina reflected on her childhood, crediting her mother for teaching her empathy and a non-judgmental attitude despite life’s challenges.
Author’s Summary
Katrina Kaif’s story reveals how her mother’s resilience shaped her worldview and strength, despite an absent father and a life spent constantly moving across countries.