Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Maria Goretti on Choosing Motherhood Over Fame
Maria Goretti, who used to be a VJ on MTV and is married to actor Arshad Warsi, recently talked about her decision to leave her career to become a mother.
She admitted that she sometimes misses the money and recognition she got from her job, but she has no regrets.
Maria also shared that she found it challenging to socialize without the structure of her professional role.
She recalled her husband's career ups and downs, which taught her and her family to stay grounded.
A psychologist explained that many parents, especially mothers, go through a similar psychological transition when they step away from their careers to take care of their children.
Maria Goretti, former MTV VJ and wife of Arshad Warsi, chose motherhood over her career.
She misses the financial independence and appreciation from her work but has no regrets.
Maria found it challenging to socialize without the structure of her professional role.
She reflected on her husband's career highs and lows, which taught the family to stay grounded.
A psychologist noted that many parents, especially mothers, experience a similar psychological transition when stepping away from their careers for caregiving.
- Who
- Maria Goretti, former VJ and wife of actor Arshad Warsi
- What
- Choosing motherhood over her career and reflecting on the psychological transition
- When
- Recent interview on The Aditi Govitrikar Show
- Where
- India (implied by the context and references to Mumbai)
- Why
- To share her experiences and insights on balancing motherhood and career
- Maria Goretti
- Former VJ and Arshad Warsi's wife
- Career
- MTV VJ
- Marriage Date
- February 14, 1999
- Children
- Two (mentioned as 'kids')
- Arshad Warsi's Career
- Experienced highs and lows in popularity and work
- Psychological Transition
- Common among parents, especially mothers, after stepping away from careers for caregiving