Actor Kajol, too, admits that she wasn’t fully prepared when she tied the knot with Ajay Devgn at just 24 years old. (I will have to address my mother-in-law as ‘mummy’? How common is it for people who marry young to feel emotionally unprepared, and what kind of support can help ease that transition? Khangarot states, “In Indian families, there’s often an unspoken script — calling your mother-in-law ‘mummy,’ adapting instantly, or showing respect in a certain way. Khangarot mentions, “Support from extended family can make all the difference for a new mother navigating the push-pull between caregiving and career.

Source: Indian Express December 19, 2025 16:22 UTC