Sidharth Malhotra has always been known for his calm personality, charming screen presence and disciplined lifestyle. But recently, the actor revealed a completely new side of himself — that of a loving, slightly overwhelmed, and deeply emotional new father. In a candid and heartwarming conversation, Sidharth spoke about what it has been like to welcome baby Sarayaah into his life, admitting with a smile that he has “never lost so many arguments before.”
For the first time in years, Sidharth said that he feels like he has met someone who truly runs the house — and that someone is his tiny daughter. According to him, everything now happens according to Sarayaah’s routine. From waking up in the middle of the night to rescheduling meetings and shoots, the actor jokingly said that he is now “answerable to a boss who doesn’t even speak yet.”
He shared that becoming a father has completely changed the way he looks at the world. Simple things now feel more emotional and meaningful. Whether it is holding his baby in his arms, listening to her soft sounds, or watching her sleep peacefully, every moment feels special and unforgettable. “There is a different kind of silence in the room when she is asleep, and a different kind of chaos when she is awake. But both are equally beautiful,” he admitted.
Sidharth also talked about the emotional side of fatherhood. He said that he never truly understood the depth of love a parent can feel until he experienced it himself. “You think you know what love is, but then your child looks at you and suddenly you realise you knew nothing before this,” he confessed. The actor revealed that he finds himself constantly worrying about whether the room is too cold or too warm, whether she has eaten properly, and whether she is comfortable.
He laughed while describing how he keeps losing arguments to Sarayaah. “She doesn’t even have to say anything. One tiny expression from her side, and I melt,” he said. According to him, even when he knows it’s time for her to sleep, one look at her cute face is enough for him to pick her up, play with her and break all the rules he had planned to follow.
The actor also shifted the spotlight to his wife (though he kept details private), praising her strength and patience as a new mother. He said watching her care for the baby day and night has given him a whole new level of respect for women and mothers in general. “There is no manual for this, and yet she handles everything with grace. I am in awe,” he shared.
Sidharth admitted that balancing his professional life and personal life has become more challenging now, but in the best way possible. Work is still important to him, but his priorities have clearly changed. “Earlier, my mind was always on scripts, dates, fitness, and schedules. Now, my first thought of the day is: how is Sarayaah? Did she sleep well?” he said.
He also expressed his desire to be a very hands-on father. Unlike the traditional idea of fathers staying on the sidelines, Sidharth wants to be present in every part of his daughter’s life. From changing diapers to singing her to sleep (even if he isn’t the best singer), he is trying to be involved as much as possible.
Fans have reacted with immense love after hearing his thoughts. Many appreciated his honest and emotional side, calling him a “green flag father” and praising the way he expresses his feelings. Some even said that hearing him talk about fatherhood has made them like him even more as a person.
In the end, Sidharth summed it up beautifully when he said that no award, no box office success and no fame compares to the happiness of holding his daughter in his arms. “This is the most important role of my life, and I take it very seriously,” he concluded.
As baby Sarayaah continues to grow, it is clear that she already has her father completely wrapped around her tiny finger — and Sidharth Malhotra couldn’t be happier about it.
