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Actor Gauahar Khan has shared a candid glimpse into her parenting dynamic with husband Zaid Darbar, revealing that while she handles most day-to-day responsibilities for their children, he makes sure they’re never short of love or toys. She opened up about her journey in a podcast with Aanam C's YouTube channel.


The couple are parents to two sons, Zehaan, born in 2023, and Farwaan, born in September 2025.
Speaking about Zaid’s parenting style, Gauahar laughed that he loves spoiling their elder son, Zehaan, far more than she does.

“Zaid spoils Zehaan in ways that I can never. Recently, around 10 days ago, he created a play area for him in his office. It’s crazy. There’s not a single toy in the world that’s not there in that play area,” she said. Gauahar admitted that she is the stricter parent when it comes to buying toys.

“I’m not that person. I’ll be like, ‘One toy at a time.’ I don’t want him to have everything and think he can just use and throw things away.”
She contrasted her approach with Zaid’s, joking that even a simple request turns into a shopping spree.

“If I tell him Zehaan needs a ball, it will never be just a ball. Along with the ball, he’ll get a basketball, something else, the cover, that’s Zaid.” According to Gauahar, Zaid’s generous parenting comes from wanting to give his son everything he may have missed growing up.

“From day one, Zaid has only been about giving him things he probably never had in his life. He’s making sure that Zehaan gets more of that and never feels like he has to compromise.” The actress also revealed how responsibilities are divided between them, saying she takes the lead on most parenting decisions.

“Roles-wise, it’s 90% me. Whether it’s school admissions or other decisions, Zaid will sign the cheque, but he’ll never interfere. He knows Gauahar will make the best decision for the children.” However, she was quick to add that her husband steps in whenever she’s working.

“When I’m at a shoot, he takes charge. He’ll stay home and look after the children. The day-to-day running around is mostly me, but his running around is outside, making sure everything that is needed gets done.” Calling him a “silent player,” Gauahar praised Zaid for always showing up whenever she needs him. “If I tell him, ‘Today you have to be there,’ he’ll be there the whole day without any tantrums or complaints. He also knows I won’t ask for that help every day. It’s a great balance.”