Television actress Trishika Tripathi who has been part of successful shows like Jhansi Ki Rani, Geet Hui Sabse Parayi, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Chidiya Ghar is on cloud nine and why not? After all, she is in a happy space as she recently turned mother to a baby boy. It's Trishika's first child and this news came as a surprise to many as she kept her pregnancy a secret. Now, we spoke to her BFF Shafaq Naaz on the actress’ pregnancy phase, newborn baby and much more.
Since the baby’s arrival (Oct 10), have you met Trishika and the newborn?
I did and let me tell you, he is pink and super cute just like his parents. Woh full apne papa pe gaya hai. People were not really aware that she was expecting but I have seen her journey through this. For the first time, I have experienced a friend's pregnancy phase throughout. So, the moment I came to know that she is blessed with a baby, I got extremely emotional and broke into tears, of course, out of happiness.
Do you know the name of the baby?
I don't know if she (Trishika) wants to disclose the name so soon. So you should ask this question to her.
Did Trishika want a daughter or son?
Since the baby’s arrival (Oct 10), have you met Trishika and the newborn?
I did and let me tell you, he is pink and super cute just like his parents. Woh full apne papa pe gaya hai. People were not really aware that she was expecting but I have seen her journey through this. For the first time, I have experienced a friend's pregnancy phase throughout. So, the moment I came to know that she is blessed with a baby, I got extremely emotional and broke into tears, of course, out of happiness.
Do you know the name of the baby?
I don't know if she (Trishika) wants to disclose the name so soon. So you should ask this question to her.
Did Trishika want a daughter or son?
She always wanted a baby boy and God has fulfilled her wish. In fact, when I met her, she said, ‘Shafaq, mujhe toh starting mein believe nahi hua ki mujhe beta hua hai.’
What about you? Did you want her to have a daughter or son?
What about you? Did you want her to have a daughter or son?
I was rooting for a girl as I find them cute and I even started planning that once the angel arrives, I will dress her like a doll and take her out with me. We will throw attitude and be cool together. However, a day before she delivered the child, I somehow got the vibe that she will be blessed with a boy. I remember while getting admitted to the hospital, Trishika announced it to everyone that she is delivering a baby soon. Since, it was a hidden secret, people were shocked and they started calling me. While talking to one of our friends mere muh se nikla ki isko beta hoga. And, the next day, she was blessed with a boy.
Why did Trishika keep the news of her pregnancy a secret for so long?
Indians have their own set of beliefs in such cases. And Trishika is a private person who doesn't like to disclose much about her personal life. So only those who were extremely close to her knew of it. However later, she decided to inform all those who are important to her that she is in the last stages of delivering a baby.
As you mentioned that you were there around the whole journey of her pregnancy, what changes did you observe in her?
I closely observed her through this phase and I realised one thing that giving birth is not an easy deal. A woman has to go through a lot physically, mentally and emotionally. So many changes I saw in her; emotionally she turned a more beautiful person during this process. I have total respect for Trishika and all the women out there who go through this phase.
What all things did Trishika share with you during her pregnancy?
Everything! Whenever the baby used to kick her inside, she used to tell me excitedly. And those were very different kind of feelings. I know her since a long time, for almost 4 years we worked on the same show (Chidiyaghar). And now we are not just co-stars or friends, but also part of each other’s family.
What was your first reaction when Trishika told you about her pregnancy?
Trishika was not keeping well. So I used to keep calling her and checking her on health. As she was not getting any relief, I had suggested her to change the doctor. Then one fine day, she said ‘please come home’. When I reached her house, she said ‘I have three good news for you and one bad news.’ So I said ‘bata jaldi kya hua?’ Usne mujhe break kar kar ke cheeze batayi and then finally, she said ‘I am expecting and tum maasi banne waali ho.’ I couldn't believe it and I started crying because I knew that from a long time she was also waiting for this day.
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Why did Trishika keep the news of her pregnancy a secret for so long?
Indians have their own set of beliefs in such cases. And Trishika is a private person who doesn't like to disclose much about her personal life. So only those who were extremely close to her knew of it. However later, she decided to inform all those who are important to her that she is in the last stages of delivering a baby.
As you mentioned that you were there around the whole journey of her pregnancy, what changes did you observe in her?
I closely observed her through this phase and I realised one thing that giving birth is not an easy deal. A woman has to go through a lot physically, mentally and emotionally. So many changes I saw in her; emotionally she turned a more beautiful person during this process. I have total respect for Trishika and all the women out there who go through this phase.
What all things did Trishika share with you during her pregnancy?
Everything! Whenever the baby used to kick her inside, she used to tell me excitedly. And those were very different kind of feelings. I know her since a long time, for almost 4 years we worked on the same show (Chidiyaghar). And now we are not just co-stars or friends, but also part of each other’s family.
What was your first reaction when Trishika told you about her pregnancy?
Trishika was not keeping well. So I used to keep calling her and checking her on health. As she was not getting any relief, I had suggested her to change the doctor. Then one fine day, she said ‘please come home’. When I reached her house, she said ‘I have three good news for you and one bad news.’ So I said ‘bata jaldi kya hua?’ Usne mujhe break kar kar ke cheeze batayi and then finally, she said ‘I am expecting and tum maasi banne waali ho.’ I couldn't believe it and I started crying because I knew that from a long time she was also waiting for this day.
Image Source:- instagram/ashish.trishikha/shafaqnaaz777