Lara Dutta reflects on never wanting to depend on any man
Published on: Jan. 27, 2026, 12:02 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Lara Dutta’s perspective on her marriage to Mahesh Bhupathi highlights a conscious shift from societal timelines to personal financial and emotional readiness. By prioritizing her career and independence before marriage, Dutta ensured that her union and subsequent motherhood were deliberate choices rather than byproducts of external pressure. Mental health professional Arouba Kabir notes that this approach challenges the "urgency-driven" marriage model common in India, which often leads to partnerships based on survival rather than shared growth. Kabir emphasizes that emotional availability and self-awareness are far more predictive of marital success than age. When individuals choose partnership from a place of fulfillment rather than a fear of loneliness, marriage becomes a stable addition to a well-defined identity, ultimately fostering long-term stability and reducing the risk of separation.
