I want a baby girl: Abhishek

You are soon to become a father, have you become more responsible and mature?

I believe that till the time the child is not in your arms there will be no change in you. The minute your child is in your hands, the whole world changes for you. Recently when I spoke to my brother–in-law, Nikhil Nanda. He asked me the same thing, that do I feel mature, but I replied the same thing. If there has to be any change in me, then it will happen only after the birth of the child.

After this news, what is the atmosphere at home like?

To speak the truth, I have been so busy that I have not got a chance to think about anything. Since the time we have shared this news, people have been sending sweets, flowers and lots of wishes. Also Pa and I were very busy promotion our home production movie, ‘Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap’. We haven’t got the opportunity to sit and enjoy this special moment together.

You want a daughter or a son?

I want a daughter who will look like Aishwarya. (Smiling he adds), if the daughter looks like me then it might be a problem. Actually there is a special reason behind having a daughter. From my own experience I can say that a mother and son share a special bond – like I have with my mom. Similarly a daughter is very close to her father. In my house, be it my sister – Shweta or neice – Navya, I have seen that special bonding. Hence I feel that if there is a daughter then she will be closer to me than to Aishwarya.

Are you planning a paternity leave?

According to the doctors, the new member will join us in November, so I want to be with Aishwarya at that time. It is my responsibility and wish. However at that time I will be in Mumbai only.

Just like Jaya, will Aishwarya also leave work after marriage?

Mom had continued after her first child. After my birth she had taken a short break which was completely her decision. Similarly it will be Aishwarya’s wish whether she wishes to continue with work after the child. I have not forced her for anything and never will. I know some women who have been working throughout the nine months of their pregnancy and after the birth of the child, have returned to work very soon. Hence I believe that being a mother cannot affect your career much.

This child will be the next generation of the Bachchans, will the child’s name start with an ‘A’?

Maybe yes and maybe a no, for now we haven’t decided on anything.

On this occasion of happiness, have you given any special gift to Aishwarya?

Many people have asked me so, but frankly I don’t know about any such thing. Aishwarya is going to give me the best gift in the world and this special gift cannot be compared with anything in the world. Hence I cannot think of anything to gift her.

–Agencies