From 'peace to complete chaos': Ruby Bhatia, mother of two, who quit work for kids, now says she 'doesn't enjoy motherhood'

In a recent interview , 90s television icon Ruby Bhatia has opened up about her unconventional journey from being India’s highest-paid VJ to a spiritual life coach. Once commanding fees of ₹1 lakh per show, she has recently made headlines for offering life coaching sessions for just ₹1,000, a decision she links to her personal philosophy of accessibility and her own experience with motherhood.

The Motherhood Confession: "I Don't Enjoy This Hard Work"

Ruby Bhatia’s comments on motherhood have ignited a firestorm of "trending searches" after she admitted that she does not find the traditional parenting role enjoyable. While she emphasized her deep love for her sons, Krishna and Vishnu, she was brutally honest about the exhaustion that comes with the territory. Talking to Bollywood Thikana, she described the transition from a life of "peace and meditation" to "complete chaos" as a shock, admitting that she often prefers the moments when her children are asleep because it's the only time she finds silence.

She further explained that her high standards for parenting—such as refusing to leave her children with a maid after a scary incident involving homeopathic medicine—led her to step away from the limelight entirely. "I’m the one who has to shout the most now," she shared, contrasting her current life with the quiet, spiritual existence she once craved.

The "Mom vs. Aunt" Fitness Philosophy

A significant portion of the interview focused on Ruby’s radical physical transformations. She revealed a startling statistic: she has cumulatively lost 500kg over her lifetime by managing her weight through consistent "spiritual and physical optimization." Following each of her two pregnancies, she lost 30kg to reclaim her identity. Ruby stated that while she is proud to be a mother, she refuses to let go of her individuality, famously saying, "I can be a mom, but I can’t be an aunt." Her goal was to return to the same physical state she was in on her wedding day, viewing fitness not as a vanity project but as a "duty to be happy."

From Luxury Anchoring to ₹1,000 Life Coaching

Addressing the viral rumors regarding her financial status, Ruby clarified that her shift to charging ₹1,000 for life coaching isn't a sign of struggle, but a deliberate career pivot. After exhausting her liquid savings on a massive, unplanned home renovation that spiraled during the pandemic, she sought a way to earn "liquid cash" while staying present for her children.

She chose the ₹1,000 price point to ensure that her services—which include personality development, anxiety management, and a natural weight loss program—remain accessible to common people, not just celebrities. She mentioned that while she formerly earned lakhs for a single appearance, she now finds immense satisfaction in earning smaller amounts while sitting in her car, watching her children play football.

Why She Quit Fame at the Peak

Ruby reflected on her decision to leave the industry at age 30, explaining that her "inner voice" was no longer in sync with her external life of glamour. Despite interviewing legends like Amitabh Bachchan and judging pageants with Aishwarya Rai, she felt she had "lost herself" in the rush of shoots and interviews. Her return as a life coach represents a full circle in her journey, allowing her to use her background in philosophy and 25 years of informal mentoring to help others achieve "mental, physical, and spiritual optimization" on their own terms.