While the audience knows Aditi Rao Hydari for her ethereal grace and cinematic poise on screen, at home in Mumbai, she and her actor-husband Siddharth are the "designated treat dispensers" for their two Persian cats, Iggy and Ollie. In this exclusive conversation on Mother’s Day, we dive into the charming, feline-led world of the Heeramandi actor. From their adoption story to navigating the relatable sting of cat-mom guilt after long shoots, Aditi opens up about the mindful connection she shares with her pets. 

Aditi Rao Hydari on being a cat mom 

The story of Iggy (Ignatius) and Ollie (Oliver) traces back to Hyderabad when her cousin informed her of a litter ready for adoption. Aditi, who collaborated with the premium cat food brand Sheba for their campaign 'Ignored to Adored', says that her felines run the house since everything revolves around them. “Siddharth and I are the designated treat dispensers,” she states.