Katrina Kaif’s father was ‘not an influence, not a part of family’, she learnt to be ‘completely non-judgemental’ from mother: ‘I have never met him since’

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal Welcome Their Baby Boy

On Friday, November 7, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal announced the birth of their son on social media, receiving numerous congratulatory messages. The couple, married since 2021, is among Bollywood's most loved.

Early Life and Childhood

Katrina grew up with her mother, Suzanne Turquotte, a lawyer involved in international charity work, which led her and her seven siblings to travel globally. Her father, Sham Kaushal, an action director, was absent during her childhood; he left the family when she was young.

Remarks about Her Father and Mother

In a 2008 interview, Katrina said, "My father is not an influence, he was not part of our family; my parents separated when I was very young and I have never met him since."

She credits her mother for teaching her to be "completely non-judgemental."

Author's Summary

Katrina Kaif's upbringing was marked by her mother's charity work and childhood travel, while her absent father had little impact on her life, shaping her values of non-judgement and independence.

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The Indian Express The Indian Express — 2025-11-07