Actor Kriti Sanon has opened up for the first time about her decision to freeze her eggs, revealing that she underwent the procedure while preparing for her National Award-winning film Mimi (2021). Speaking on the Humans of Bombay podcast with Karishma Mehta, the actor shared that the physical demands of the role unexpectedly provided the perfect window for the medical procedure.
To play the character of a surrogate mother in Mimi, Sanon was required by director Laxman Utekar to intentionally gain significant weight. Because egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) involves hormonal injections that commonly cause temporary body bloating, she realized that aligning the procedure with her cinematic weight-gain journey made practical sense. She recalled receiving advice that preserving her fertility was “the best gift you can give yourself,” which stayed on her mind until the film’s production schedule created the right timing.
Mimi, which also starred Pankaj Tripathi and Sai Tamhankar, became a major milestone for Sanon, eventually earning her the National Film Award for Best Actress at the 69th National Film Awards.
Beyond her professional achievements, the actor has also been in the media spotlight regarding her personal life. She is reportedly in a relationship with UK-based businessman Kabir Bahia. While the couple has been spotted together at family gatherings—including the recent wedding festivities of her sister, Nupur Sanon—and holidaying abroad, both have kept their relationship private and have not publicly commented on the speculation.