Archive · 19 Jul 2026

Kalki Koechlin on Motherhood and Her Play 'Belly of the Beast'

Kalki Koechlin on Motherhood and Her Play 'Belly of the Beast'

Kalki Koechlin is an actress and mother who has written a play called 'Belly of the Beast'.

This play is about the experiences of five different women and their journeys through pregnancy and motherhood.

Kalki talks about how motherhood has changed her life and how she has had to rely on her husband, mother, nanny, and friends for support.

She also discusses the importance of talking about topics like abortion and miscarriage, which are often taboo.

Kalki shares her experiences with her daughter Sappho and how she balances her work and family life.

She also talks about her previous play 'Skeleton Woman' and her interest in myths and folktales.

Kalki hopes to tour with her new play and maybe even create a play for children in the future.

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