Anupama Parameswaran reveals how her past relationship made her feel regretful: ‘I was ashamed that I have my periods’ | Malayalam Movie News

Personal experiences can sometimes change the way a person looks at life. Actor Anupama Parameswaran has now opened up about one such difficult phase in her life. In a detailed conversation, the actress spoke about being in a controlling relationship for nearly two years. She explained how the experience affected her confidence, career choices and even her feelings about womanhood. Anupama did not name the person she was referring to, but shared several details about how the relationship changed her outlook.Anupama Parameswaran’s strong statement on periods and womanhoodOne of the most striking parts of Anupama Parameswaran’s interview was her comments about menstruation. While, speaking on Dhyan Varma’s YouTube channel, she said the relationship made her feel ashamed of being a woman and even of having periods. “I was in a situation where I was ashamed that I was an actor. I was ashamed that I was confident. I was ashamed that I have my periods and I’m a woman,” Anupama Parameswaran said. She explained that whenever she raised an issue with the person, her concerns were allegedly dismissed by linking them to her menstrual cycle. “First day of the cycle, fifth day of the cycle, tenth day of the cycle, fifteenth day of the cycle, twentieth day, twenty-fifth day, any day of the cycle. You confront this person for a mistake he has done, they will say, ‘Oh, you’re PMSing, your period is yet to come.’ So I was so ashamed,” she recalled.Anupama Parameswaran says past relationship changed her view of motherhoodAnupama Parameswaran also spoke about how deeply the experience affected her personal dreams. She revealed that she once imagined having a large family and even dreamed of having 11 children. However, she said her thoughts about motherhood changed completely after going through the relationship. “I was someone who dreamt of having 11 children. At this point, I don’t even want kids. I felt so bad for being a woman. I felt so bad for all my achievements,” she said. The actress also claimed that she was made to feel uncomfortable about her confidence, acting career and professional achievements. She said the experience forced her to rethink several decisions in her life.Anupama Parameswaran’s career and recent film projectsDuring the interview, Anupama Parameswaran also spoke about the impact of the relationship on her work. She claimed that she did not promote Dragon because of the person and said she faced an emotional breakdown during the promotions of Paradha. She also recalled facing comments about her appearance and being under pressure regarding marriage and engagement. On the film front, Anupama Parameswaran was recently seen in Mari Selvaraj’s ‘Bison Kaalamaadan,’ where she shared screen space with Dhruv Vikram. The actress has continued to remain active in South Indian cinema while also returning to social media after a brief break. Her latest interview has now opened a wider conversation about confidence, relationships and the emotional impact of being constantly judged for being a woman.