On the occasion of Mother’s Day 2026, Isha Koppikar shared a message about parenting, independence and responsibility through a video posted on social media. Speaking about his daughter Rhianna, the actor reflected on the importance of raising children to be self-reliant individuals rather than relying on others for emotional or personal security.
Mother’s Day 2026: Isha Koppikar says she wants daughter Riana to achieve her dreams independently
In the video, Isha revealed that the conversation with her daughter made her think more deeply about modern parenting. According to the actor, Rhianna asked him what she wanted for her, to which she replied that she wants her daughter to achieve her dreams independently and become a strong person.
Speaking further, Isha questioned whether parents sometimes send mixed messages to children by encouraging independence, while also raising them with the idea that someone else will eventually “take care” of them. He said that this mentality applies equally to both boys and girls.
The actress also spoke about how she sees freedom beyond financial stability. According to Isha, true freedom comes when individuals are emotionally mature, capable of making their own decisions and taking responsibility for their lives before entering into marriage or long-term partnerships.
He further said that marriage should be based on cooperation and mutual respect rather than dependency or security. Taking the conversation forward from daughters, Isha said that sons should also be brought up with a sense of responsibility and emotional awareness.
Over the past few years, Isha Koppikar has often spoken openly on social and personal topics in public forums. Her Mother’s Day message this year focused less on celebration and more on conversations around parenting values and emotional independence.
