Prajakta Koli and Manoj Koli share parenting lessons in ‘Be A Parent, Yaar!’

Vi Presents “#BeaParentYaarSeason2” by #Yuvaa, where YouTuber-Actor Prajakta Koli and her father #ManojKoli share heartfelt moments, parenting lessons, and the journey of growing up together. Following the success of #NikhilTanejas Be A Man, Yaar!”, the fifth episode of Vi Presents, “Be A Parent, Yaar!” is back with an exciting new episode, packed with laughter, heartwarming childhood memories, and valuable life lessons. This time, the spotlight is on the delightful father-daughter duo *Prajakta Koli* and *Manoj Koli*—as they share their unique bond through fun banter and insightful conversations.

The episode kicks off with How Well Do You Know Each Other?, where Prajakta jokingly claims she’ll win, and her dad, Manoj Koli, playfully responds, _”Baap se!”_ sparking laughter. They share fun stories, revealing that her dad is a karaoke enthusiast, fondly called the Karaoke King, with Pal Pal Pal as their go-to song. Both recall how Prajakta spent her first salary on gifts for her parents and herself. Manoj accurately guesses most answers, except for one—he wishes she shared her problems more. Nonetheless, he admires her, saying, _“My daughter is the strongest.”_

During the Q&A Prajakta even opens up about how her parents have raised her as a child without any gender norms she shares, _“Whenever I’m asked, How does it feel to be a female creator? How does it feel to be an actress, a female activist in the mental health space? I usually have answers for everything, but this is one question I never really had an answer to. And the reason is simple, I have never lived my life with my gender in mind. I learned this at home. My parents raised me as a child, not as a girl child or a boy child. And I’m certain that when Baba and mumma were raising me, the word feminist probably never even crossed your minds. But you were both feminists in your own way. You raised me in a home without any gender roles or gender norms. When I say no gender norms, I mean exactly that. In our home, there were no fixed roles at home; both Mom and Dad shared every task.”_

Talking about moving out after her wedding, Prajakta shares _“For 31 years, I have lived with Mumma and Baba. So there was a time all my friends, even those from Mumbai, were looking for apartments, eager to move out and live independently. But I never felt the need. Because there was never anything I wasn’t allowed to do. What would I even accomplish by living alone? I am extremely close to my parents—I share everything with them.”_ She further adds _“In our house, Baba is 60, Mumma is 56, and I am 31. It’s honestly like we’re just three roommates—it doesn’t even feel like I’m living with my parents in the traditional sense. So when I get married and move out, the thought scares me. I have never lived without the two of them.”_

Prajakta opened up about the motivation and support her parents showed her during her beginning years and shares, _“I remember when I was young I used come to you with something new, telling you that I want to be an interior designer, a doctor—just like I once told you I wanted to be a radio jockey. I even remember wanting to learn French and be a translator at the embassy. You say I don’t come to you during the tough days, but that’s because you have made me so equipped, secure, and confident. And I will say this unapologetically—you have raised me to be someone so sure of herself that I know I can handle life. You haven’t just given me the freedom to live; you have raised me to live it well.”_

This episode of *Vi presents “Be A Parent Yaar!”* was an open and wholesome conversation, showcasing mutual respect, understanding, and evolving perspectives across generations.

The hugely popular chat show *“Be A Man, Yaar!”* hosted by Nikhil Taneja, which has captivated audiences over two successful seasons, now paves the way for its exciting new spin-off: Vi Presents, *“Be A Parent, Yaar!”* It aims to bridge the communication gap between parents and children, creating a safe space for authentic conversations. Our partner Vi believes that no one in this world should ever feel left out or lonely and encourages everyone to *‘Be Someone’s We’*. This is why they have been making efforts to address this loneliness epidemic with the positive power of connections, enabled by their network. ‘Be Someone’s We’ encourages people to reach out to those around them who are lonely or feeling left out and be there for them even if it’s through just a text or call. And with that objective in mind, the ‘Be Someone’s We’ segment aims to shine a spotlight over those who have been there in times when they are needed the most. In effect, celebrating the people behind the real connections, aided by their network.
Discover the raw, unfiltered and never shared before stories only on Vi presents “Be A Parent, Yaar!” exclusively available on Yuvaa’s youtube channel (@weareyuvaa), and catch the special segment “Be Someone’s We”.

*Watch the episode here:*  MostlySane aka Prajakta Koli Gets Real with Baba Manoj Koli on Be A Parent Yaar | #toogoodtobetrue

By Keerti Kadam