A New Reason to Celebrate
This year’s Mother’s Day holds a unique charm for Jwala Gutta, the former badminton ace, as she steps into her new role as mother. Just a few weeks back, she and her husband, Tamil actor Vishnu Vishal, welcomed their baby girl. A momentous occasion coinciding with their fourth wedding anniversary, it brings a fresh layer of joy to her life. According to Hindustan Times, Jwala is embracing this phase with trademark humor and sincerity, confessing, “I mean, people will actually wish me now—so…. But the emotional essence of motherhood feels intensely familiar.”
Embracing the Natural Instincts
For Jwala, motherhood might be new in practice, but not in emotion. “I’ve always had that maternal instinct. It’s something innate,” she shares, reflecting on how she navigates the journey without external help. Determined to partake in every aspect of parenting, she opts for no hired help at home. “The physical aspect of it is new, but I’ve always taken care of those around me,” she explains.
Juggling Professions and Priorities
Even as she immerses herself fully into motherhood, Jwala hasn’t drifted away from her professional responsibilities. Aligning her administrative role in Indian badminton with parenting, she remains active with meetings and oversight via remote connection, her Hyderabad academy buzzing without her physical presence.
Steering Clear of Social Media
In a candid admission reflecting on today’s digital age, Jwala outlines a stark parenting choice: shielding her daughter from social media until she reaches 18. This decision roots itself in Gutta’s grounded worldview and observations from her academy. “There’s no urge to learn; everything is through social media,” she remarks critically, setting a firm rule against smartphones for her daughter.
Instilling Independence and Strength
Jwala’s vision for her daughter’s future is clear: she intends to raise her in an environment rich with values of independence, resilience, and patience. “I’m very happy I have a girl, as today’s society needs strong, independent women,” she concludes, reinforcing her commitment to nurturing strength and self-reliance in the next generation.