The recent revelation by Farah Khan about her struggles with IVF during the filming of 'Om Shanti Om' truly resonated with me. Hearing her speak on Sania Mirza's podcast, 'Serving It Up With Sania', about undergoing two failed IVF procedures and the profound emotional impact of the hormones, made me pause and reflect Farah Khan Failed Twice In IVF During Om Shanti Om Shoot: 'I Used To Just Be Crying' | Bollywood News - News18. She described just “crying and crying” while simultaneously navigating the intense demands of directing a blockbuster. It's a stark reminder that behind the glitz and glamour, personal battles are fought in silence.
Farah's honesty is commendable. She also touched upon her secure marriage with Shirish Kunder, emphasizing that they don't need public displays of affection to validate their bond Farah Khan Reveals IVF Failure on Sania Mirza Podcast. This sentiment speaks volumes about the depth of their relationship. I also noted the mention of her visiting Diana Penty's ancestral home, a lovely glimpse into personal history and cherished memories amidst her busy life.
Reflecting on Farah's journey, I am brought back to my own thoughts on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and surrogacy, a topic I explored years ago in a blog titled "The Art of Making Babies" The Art of Making Babies. At the time, I focused largely on the burgeoning industry, the economics of surrogacy in India, and the pioneering work of doctors like Dr. Nayna Patel in Anand, Dr. Hrikesh Pai in Mumbai, and Dr. Shivani Sachdev Gour in Delhi. My observations then highlighted the financial aspects for surrogate mothers and the growing scale of this industry.
However, the core idea I want to convey is this — while my earlier writings delved into the societal and economic structures surrounding ART, Farah Khan's personal narrative vividly underscores the immense emotional and psychological toll on individuals. I had predicted the rise and impact of ART, but her story brings a crucial human dimension that perhaps I hadn't fully articulated then. Seeing how things have unfolded, it's striking how relevant that earlier insight into the technology of reproduction still is, but now with a renewed urgency to acknowledge the personal cost associated with it. Her experience, though painful, validates the need to understand fertility treatments not just as medical procedures but as deeply personal sagas of hope, disappointment, and resilience.
Regards,
Hemen Parekh
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