Actor Anushka Sharma marked an emotional milestone as her daughter Vamika turned five. Instead of sharing celebratory pictures or messages, the actor chose a more introspective way to acknowledge the day, reflecting on how motherhood has transformed her world over the past five years. Anushka shares Vamika with her husband, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli.
Vamika was born on January 11, 2021, a moment that Anushka has often described as life-changing. On her Instagram Stories, the actor reshared a post that spoke about the reality of motherhood and the quiet cost that comes with it. The message underlined that becoming a mother does not mean carrying on with one’s old life with minor adjustments, but stepping into an entirely new phase that demands emotional and personal shifts.
The post noted that while love grows deeper, personal needs do not disappear. Instead, they are rearranged, often leaving mothers navigating tired eyes and full hearts at the same time. It described motherhood as a paradox where exhaustion and affection, growth and grief, exist together in everyday moments.
By sharing the post, Anushka acknowledged that these small but heavy moments shape a mother in lasting ways. She also expressed acceptance of the new version of herself, adding that she would not trade this phase of her life for anything.