Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi on Divorce and Co-Parenting
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi is an actress and singer who became famous in the 1990s.
She was married to filmmaker Shekhar Kapur but got divorced in 2007.
She has a daughter named Kaveri.
In a recent podcast, she talked about how she was labeled the 'poster girl of divorce' in the 1990s because she was open about her experiences.
She also shared her thoughts on co-parenting, saying it's important for both parents to be involved in a child's life.
She believes that children should not be deprived of either parent's love and support, even if the parents are divorced.
She encourages people to be true to themselves and not let societal judgments affect their decisions.
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi gained fame in the 1990s through her acting and singing career.
She was labeled the 'poster girl of divorce' for being open about her divorce from Shekhar Kapur.
She emphasizes the importance of co-parenting and both parents' involvement in a child's life.
She advises against using children as pawns in custody battles.
She encourages people to be true to themselves despite societal judgments.
- Who
- Suchitra Krishnamoorthi
- What
- Discussion on divorce and co-parenting
- When
- Recent podcast interview
- Where
- Rediff Originals podcast
- Why
- To share her experiences and views on modern parenting and societal perceptions
Traditional Gender Roles
Modern Parenting Views
Co-Parenting Dynamics
Traditional Gender Roles
The mother should handle most parenting responsibilities.
Modern Parenting Views
Both parents should equally contribute to raising a child.
- Full Name
- Suchitra Krishnamoorthi
- Birth Year
- 1975
- Marriage
- Shekhar Kapur (1999-2007)
- Daughter
- Kaveri Kapur
- Breakthrough Film
- Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994)
- Notable Albums
- Dole Dole, Dum Tara
- Book
- Drama Queen