Producer-Director Nivedita Basu is a well-known name in the industry today. In the past, she has been associated with Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, where she worked on projects such as Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Nivedita has made a name for herself independently with shows like Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai and Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi. Recently, she directed the web series Tandoor starring Rashami Desai and Tanuj Virwani.
While we all know her as a successful professional, Nivedita also is a warm and loving mother to her three-year-old daughter Oyshee Yadunath Karimbil. On being asked how motherhood has changed her as a person, Nivedita says, “Motherhood has made me calmer and patient. Before Oyshee came into my life I used to be super anxious and agitated always. And when you have a baby in your life you need to be patient. So I am thankful to Oyshee for helping me strike a balance. I have my in-laws and mother, besides my staff to help me. So my daughter is never alone. There is someone for her at home always.”
So what kind of mom are you? “I guess I am a bit strict while her dad is very soft. Oyshee is also a very bubbly and naughty child so at times I need to be the stricter one.” 2020 was a year of lockdown and pandemic and everything was shut for a longer period so you got to spend a lot of time with her at home? “ Oyshee was supposed to join a kindergarten school in June last year but due to pandemic the school has not started so she was at home throughout. She never requested to go down and we have managed well.” So you are enjoying motherhood? “Yes. It’s a priceless feeling. Motherhood is awesome. I remember I used to tell my sister that her life is full of her kids. Now I know It’s a great situation to be in.”
