An Inspiring Tale of a Celebrity Mom – Gitikka Ganju Dhar

We are back with yet another inspiring tale at themommytale. A story and journey of motherhood of Mrs. Gitikka Ganju Dhar . Gitikka Ganju Dhar is a well-known personality in herself and is an anchor, a sought-after moderator at leading conferences, an ace content writer, an actress and above all, a Mother. She hails from India, valley of beautiful mountains, Kashmir. Gitikka Ganju Dhar is an inspiration for many women across the nation. In a category wherein the shelf life of an anchor is conventionally a few years, this low profile achiever has sailed on, delivering stellar work year after year, admired and applauded by all.

Not only this Gitikka Ganju Dhar has received many awards She has been awarded by EEMA, the Indian live industry’s apex body, the Best Anchor Female India Award at the EEMAX Spotlight Awards. She has been named Best Emcee India at the first edition of the Live Quotient Awards and was also awarded the Best Emcee Award at the BW Applause Awards, presented by the Business World Group. She has been honored with the Bharat Nirman Award for her contribution to anchoring in India.

As a host and has been a part of various events like IIFA Press Conferences, Make in India, Swatch Bharat Abhiyan, Maritime India Summit, India Design ID, ELLE Decor International Design Awards, SAP, HDFC, WOW Convention Asia, INDIA TV Salaam India Awards, Google-Indian Railways Wifi Launch, SAMN Conclave, Colgate India Annual Meet, TATA Motors Annual Meet, OPPO Launch, Lava Mobile Launch and many more.

As a TV Host She was a part of Meri Saheli@ Star Plus, Zaike ka Safar@ Zee, Saturday Suspense@ Sony, Executive Class, Chitrahar@ DD1 etc.

Mrs. Gitikka Ganju Dhar Please tell us about your motherhood journey? What are the major changes that you have noticed before and after becoming a mom?

It has been a journey alright! A journey that changed me for the better and upgraded my efficiency at work by 200%. My daughter was born at a good time, I was on an extended soft-sabbatical from work, I was mentally ready to give her my all my time. The projects came my way, I executed them, but I was not pro-actively gaming my work. The first two years after her birth I spent most of my time being a hands-on mother, like most mothers do and fathers do not! I was mentally engrossed with ensuring her nutrition was right and was totally caught up in instilling formative habits, as all mothers would agree it is important for us to be around as much as possible during these formative years. I guess I lucky that I had the luxury to withdraw from work and commit myself to her a 100%. We had just shifted to Mumbai from Delhi, I was still finding my bearings and creating a support system that would ensure a streamlined environment for her, even when I went to work. I was also going through post-natal depression and the worst part is that it had not struck me that I was! My husband was very busy at work as he had taken on a new role at the bank and was working harder than usual.

It was an intensive period of coping, adjusting, re-aligning and acceptance. When I look back, I do allow myself the indulgence to marvel at how I largely did it all, single-handedly! My mother and father, of course, made innumerable trips to Mumbai and with me when I traveled for work. I could not have managed to go to work without their generous support. My daughter was an easy baby, a good baby, and an easily moldable baby. Before I knew it, two years had passed and I was beginning to feel a little clarity in my head. I had managed to create a semblance of a support system in Mumbai. I also became very efficient with my time. I had a limited number of hours that I could devote to preparation for work. I discovered to my delight that my output at work had quadrupled from before. Now, when I stepped into the venue, I was fully prepared for the event or shoot in every way possible. Also, my focus was sharper, I was working much harder and delivering a punch each time. I often laughingly called it a motherly knock-out! In my head, a thought constantly resonated. This time I am devoting to work, I could be spending with my child, so I better make this worth my while and give a 1000% each time. I did and to this day, I do.

Mrs. Gitikka Ganju Dhar being an anchor does it makes parenting difficult for you? Especially when you go out and wish to spare family time, attending school meetings and fulfilling small wishes of your kid?

So, at the start, let me lay down the fact that I am present for all of the above, 90% of the time, I am almost obsessive about it. Yes, availability of time is a constant challenge with a growing child and a full-blown career. I would like to contribute more to her mental growth, indulge in more hobby activities with her. I am doing a good job, but I know I can do better. So I am committed to creating more time for her. I am in the process of hiring more help at work, so as to be able to devote my time and presence only for creating direct and then execute the wonderful projects coming my way. Hopefully, in a few months, I will have an ace team in place. When it comes to fulfilling her small wishes, I can take a bow as I do fulfill most of them.

The only missing pieces of the puzzle right now are higher energy levels, for me. I am hoping when I get into a groove with an enjoyable exercise regime, that will happen too. I also think I need to once again begin to travel to experience, get back to doing things that give me happiness, whether watching a good movie, learning dance or simply sitting back with a book. I need to make time for what relaxes me as I think I have pushed my body and mind to the extreme in wanting to deliver in every zone of my life. No hurries, it will all fall into place. I have many blessings at work and many important opportunities await me, I will take them to fruition. And I will endeavor to give my daughter memories of a happy childhood. And I will reconnect with myself, along the way.

Mrs. Gitikka Ganju Dhar , You are Mompreneurs, and to be successful in both the domain business and motherhood you need support from family and friends. How do you get the same and what do you suggest to the family member of other aspiring Mompreneurs.

It is virtually impossible for a Mompreneur as a mother too, in the true sense of the world without a qualitative care for her child when she is away. Now, whether that care comes in the form of family or the best staff, is her decision to make. Not every woman has family around in her city of residence, not all grandparents are healthy enough to take on fresh responsibilities and not every Indian husband understands the demands of having your feet in two boats at a time. But, if you can help, you must. Bringing up a child can be a collective effort between the father, mother and grandparents, if they agree.

I say this not to the mother in question, but for the sake of the child in question. The quality of care, guidance, and parenting must be as good as possible. If everyone in the family can pitch in, the better.

Mrs. Gitikka Ganju Dhar Please tell us about your work, please share, some details about it? What future plans do you have for the same?

I live life on my terms because I talk. I am fortunate that my passion is mine profession. I am at a point in this journey where I have the lucky privilege explore my craft. My ambition is not to merely achieve success, it is to achieve excellence and thus command respect. My humble desire is to leave behind a legacy in my chosen vocation. In the years ahead, I hope to further learn,hone, innovate & explore my craft. Till I feel the fire in my belly, till I am raring to go, till I need to execute magic, till I need to talk – I WILL.

The female anchors in India in the entertainment space, need to be liberated from the bondage of age & looks. We live in a world where Billy Crystal used to host the Oscars, Ellen DeGeneres at the age of 57 plus hosts one of the most popular television shows in the world & Oprah Winfrey at the age of 61 plus is one of the richest entertainers in the world! Still talking, all, at the top of their game. I have a dream. I hope I can make true the vision that I have for myself and the category I represent. You will see me enjoy being a motivational speaker, you will read books I will author and you will see me talk till I stand.

My journey has just begun. Let’s rock and roll.

Balance-Can you share your secret mantra. How do you make it work? Basically, how do you balance personal and work life considering the fact that you have a lovely daughter and I am sure she loves spending maximum time with you.

Remember what Albert Einstein said, Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. Who says I have achieved the perfect balance, it is an ongoing process. Secretly, I know it is unattainable. Just do your best at the given time. It’s all about quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends and family.

And sometimes, it is fine to not be able to do your best as a mother in terms of not sweating the small, unimportant stuff. We are human beings, not programmed robots.

Mrs. Gitikka Ganju Dhar, Please tell us about your love for sarees?

Oh, I love this garment. I wear it most often at work. I have an enviable collection of my own. It is a huge desire to continue to learn about this fascinating part of our heritage.

In the future, I do see myself associated with the hand-woven saree movement in some way or the other.

Any advice that you have for moms who are trying to make a perfect life for their kids, but feel that motherhood has put a full stop to their career?

Do not have children if you feel it will put a full stop to your careers. If you bring a child into the world, it is your utmost duty to groom them for their future, to hold their hand till they are adults. Yes, motherhood does slow down your professional growth to some extent as compared to colleagues who are single and footloose but then that is the trade-off. And a good one.

Indeed you are an inspiring Mom, committed professional and a Strong Woman.

I am thankful to you, Mrs. Gitikka Ganju Dhar for sharing your journey with us, it is truly inspiring and I wish you all the best for future.

I am sure Gitikka Ganju Dhar ‘s journey has inspired you. You can visit her website by clicking here to know more about her work.

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