Kunal Kemmu opens up on raising daughter Inaaya across two religions: ‘We never thought about what people would think’
Actor Kunal Kemmu has spoken openly about the deeply personal journey of raising his daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmu alongside wife Soha Ali Khan, a journey shaped by instinct, mutual respect, and a beautiful blending of two faiths. In a candid conversation, Kunal revealed how the couple has always followed their own parenting compass, regardless of public opinion or societal expectations.
Kunal Kemmu shares he is parenting by instinct, not public opinion
Kunal Kemmu, who has been married to Soha Ali Khan since January 2015, said that the couple has never let outside voices influence how they raise Inaaya, who turns nine this year. Kunal told IANS, “We have been very instinctive. Luckily, I have had a friend, a partner and a wife now who understands that I am an instinctive person and so is she. As far as parenting is concerned, we have a little experience now. She (Inaaya) will be nine years old this year. But we did everything instinctively that we felt was right.”
Kunal Kemmu on not seeking validation from society
The actor acknowledged that their parenting choices have not always been met with universal approval and that they are perfectly fine with that. He said, “It has been a journey that people have liked. But we never thought about what people would think and who would like it or not. Some people got offended in this journey, some people didn’t like certain things. But that’s okay, because I think how you live your life is in your hands.”Kunal also emphasised that neither he nor Soha tries to project an image of ideal parenting for public approval. He added, “We have never done anything thinking, ‘Let’s do this because it will look better’ or because people will think socially that we are doing the right thing or wrong. As a parent, she does what she thinks is right. I do what I think is right.”
Kunal Kemmu talks about disagreements
Like any couple, Kunal and Soha do have their parenting differences, though he recounts them with characteristic humour. He quipped, “Sometimes there are things that I say there’s no need to do, but as a parent, it’s her right to do it. Similarly, there are many things where she tells me that the habits I am spoiling don’t look good. She’ll say don’t give her ice cream right now, but I feed it to her when I think it’s the right time.”
Kunal Kemmu opens up about celebrating two faiths under one roof
Soha Ali Khan comes from a Muslim background, while Kunal hails from a Hindu family. Rather than letting that be a point of complexity, the couple has turned it into one of Inaaya’s greatest gifts. From Eid and Christmas to Diwali and Mahashivratri, the family celebrates every festival with equal warmth and enthusiasm, ensuring their daughter grows up embracing the richness of both traditions. Go to Source
