Key Points

Ileana D'Cruz recently addressed her absence from Bollywood and her missed opportunity to reprise her role in 'Raid 2' due to her new responsibilities as a mother. During a Q&A session, Ileana expressed her desire to rejoin the film industry, fondly recalling her experiences on the original 'Raid' set. However, she shared that her baby and current priorities prevented her from joining, highlighting the challenges and joys of motherhood. Despite this, she complimented Vaani Kapoor, who took on a role in the sequel, and expressed understanding and best wishes for the film's success.

Key Points: Ileana D'Cruz Discusses Raid 2 Offer Amidst New Motherhood

  • Ileana misses acting post-motherhood
  • Couldn't join Raid 2 due to baby
  • Praises Vaani Kapoor's role
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Ileana says 'Raid 2' makers offered her the movie: We couldn't work out the schedule

Ileana D'Cruz reveals a Raid 2 scheduling conflict due to new motherhood, praises Vaani Kapoor.

"I miss working in movies too and would have loved to be a part of Raid 2. - Ileana D'Cruz"

Mumbai, June 1

Bollywood actress Ileana D’Cruz, who is keeping busy with “diapers and baby bum cream,” said that she was offered to reprise her role in the Ajay Devgn-starrer ‘Raid 2’; however, they couldn't work out the schedule given that she had just had her baby.

Ileana on Sunday early morning treated her fans to a question and answer session, where a user said that they missed the actress in “Raid 2” and in Indian films. The user also asked about her comeback.

Ileana replied: “I miss working in movies too and I would have loved to be a part of Raid 2. Raid was a special film but Malini was such a special character to play and working with my director Raj Kumar Gupta was a wonderful experience as was working with Ajay again,” she said.

“The makers of Raid 2 did offer the movie to me but unfortunately we couldn't work out the schedule given that I had just had my baby and my priorities are very different at the moment,” said the actress, who played Malini Pathak in the 2018 film “Raid.”

It was in May 2023, when the actress married her beau Michael Dolan and welcomed their first child, a son, in August 2023.

She went on to praise Vaani Kapoor, who starred in the latest part.

“That said I think Vaani looked lovely in all the promos I've seen and I'm sure she brought her own lovely charm to her character. Hope that clears any confusion,” Ileana said.

A user asked the actress: “Why are you not on the silver screen,” to which she said: “Because I'm busy with diapers and baby bum cream.”

Talking about the best thing about motherhood and was it like she expected, Ileana said: “

The hardest thing I've ever had to do. Wasn't like anything I expected. All consuming and 24/7. No off days. But my god, the feeling I get to see my little one smile, or hold me, or just thrive and be a happy healthy boy, makes me feel like I'm superwoman,” she said.

Answering to another user about pregnancy, she said: “I found it hard to accept the help initially because I wanted everything to be done a specific way for my baby and didn't feel like anyone else would understand. You know what will be best for your baby but sometimes you need a little break too.”

- IANS

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Priya K.
So refreshing to see an actress prioritize motherhood over films! In our Indian culture, family always comes first. Wishing Ileana all the happiness with her little one 👶 Hope she returns to films when she's ready - we miss her performances!
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Rahul S.
While I respect her choice, it's disappointing she couldn't do Raid 2. The first part was amazing and she had great chemistry with Ajay Devgn. Bollywood needs more strong female characters like Malini Pathak. Hope she considers a comeback soon!
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Ananya M.
"Busy with diapers and baby bum cream" - what a relatable answer! 😄 As a new mom myself, I completely understand her priorities. Indian mothers give their all to parenting. Respect to Ileana for keeping it real about motherhood struggles.
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Vikram J.
Classy of her to praise Vaani Kapoor instead of creating unnecessary competition. This is how actresses should support each other. Raid 2 was good but missed Ileana's presence. Maybe they can bring her back for a special appearance in Raid 3?
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Sunita R.
Her honesty about motherhood is so refreshing! In India we often romanticize parenting too much. It's tough but rewarding - exactly how she described. More power to working moms balancing careers and babies! 🤱
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Karan P.
While I appreciate her dedication to family, I hope this doesn't become another case of talented actresses disappearing from Bollywood after marriage. We've seen it happen too often. The industry needs to create better work-life balance opportunities.

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