Bharti Singh's Decision To Return To Work 12 Days After Giving Birth Divides The Internet

Comedian Bharti Singh returns to work after 12-day long maternity leave. Her decision has divided the netizens. On April 3, she and her husband, Haarsh Limbachiyaa, welcomed their first child, a baby boy.

The couple co-hosts Hunarbaaz and The Khatra Khatra Show on Colors TV. After giving birth to a son on April 3, the comedian went on a maternity leave. She has, however, returned to work less than two weeks after giving birth.

On Friday, Bharti posed for the cameras as she arrived at work. In a video, recorded by a paparazzo account, Bharti revealed that she became tearful when she had to leave her kid at home to meet her work obligations. She went on to say, "Lekin main bahot royi hu aaj. 12 din ka hai baby, but kaam kaam hai. (I cried a lot today. The baby is just 12 days old. But work is work)."

While her supporters celebrate her and refer to her as the world's most powerful woman, with remarks like "She is really, really hardworking," other netizens criticise her decision, saying, "But isn't it true that a woman must stay at home for 40 days after giving birth?" Some people made fun of her and referred to her as' Laalchi'(greedy) saying, "Bachha sambhal le bhn phle apna, sari bhikmari tumhi ko aa rhi h jese, ise commitment ka naam mt do ye sirf or sirf lalach h tumhara.(Take care of your child first, then it is just your greed and no work commitments.)"

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In December of last year, Singh and Limbachiya revealed their pregnancy on their YouTube channel, Lol (Life of Limachiyaa's). They recently updated the channel on her baby's arrival, stating that he has been given the nickname Golla.

Singh came in second place in Season 4 of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge. Her first show as a host was Sau Saal Cinema Ke. She then went on to host India's Got Talent for three consecutive years. Along with her husband, Harsh Limbachiya, she was also seen as an anchor in India's Best Dancer, a dancing reality TV show.