Shaheer Sheikh on fatherhood: “I always wanted a girl, might spoil my child"

Shaheer Sheikh and Ruchikaa Kapoor that announced that they would be parents soon at the beginning of the year. It was on 10th September that the couple embraced parenthood. They had not made any official announcement of the same. But now, Shaheer has opened up about the experience.

Talking to HT, Shaheer Sheikh revealed, “Being a parent is a big responsibility. It has been my dream to be a dad. I always wanted a girl and told Ruchikaa so, whenever she asked.” The excited actor also added, “I might spoil my child. But I also know that I will never force my thoughts or views on my child.”

He also opened up about how he loved children and added, “I was excited to know (about the pregnancy) as I have always loved kids. I have three nieces and one nephew and I have taken care of them for months, some from the day they were born. It is just so amazing. I can be myself when I am around kids. I don’t know why but many guys don’t feel or express these feelings.” The actor is also planning to take a paternity leave and said, “The plan was not to do anything a few months before and after the delivery but due to the lockdown, projects got pushed and I had to shoot for two shows simultaneously. In the first trimester, I was at home and I tried to spend as much time as possible at home.”

Congratulations to Shaheer and Ruchikaa.