Filmmaker Nidhi Dutta opens up on miscarriage, IVF, and filming Border 2 during pregnancy: 'Just normalising it will bring so much hope to others'

Filmmaker Nidhi Dutta has bravely opened up about her extensive IVF journey, aiming to normalize conversations around infertility and provide hope for women facing similar challenges. Her path to pregnancy notably coincided with the demanding production of ‘Border 2’, a film she was heavily involved with, leading her to laugh that her baby "will have no choice but to be absolutely filmy.”Normalizing the IVF JourneyIn an interview with India Today, Dutta revealed that her decision to share her experience publicly, a four-year long process, stemmed from recognizing the widespread silence surrounding infertility. She noted the unfamiliarity with terms like "TTC" (“trying to conceive”) and how many individuals battling infertility, or waiting for adoption or surrogacy, go through it alone. By simply mentioning her own procedures, she discovered a "shocked" number of women around her who had endured similar struggles in silence. This reinforced her belief that "just normalising it will bring so much hope to others.”She acknowledged the crucial support from her partner and family, yet underscored the solitary nature of a woman's journey through IVF, dealing with hormonal fluctuations and intense emotions. Dutta emphasized the need to share experiences that provide strength, contrasting this with celebrities who discuss IVF only after delivery, often focusing on technicalities rather than the emotional fortitude required. "What women need is to know how to find the strength, and that needs to be shared,” she stated.Working on ‘Border 2 while pregnantAdding a unique layer to her story, Dutta discussed working on the set of ‘Border 2’ while pregnant, surprising the cast and crew, including actor Varun Dhawan and the film's director, with her high energy levels. Despite her husband's concerns, she trusted her body, maintaining constant doctor communication and flying for regular scans. She expressed admiration for the resilience of Indian women, stating, "I think as women, we understand our bodies... I think we know we have to work, and that gives us strength. I mean, I had to make a film that the whole world has been waiting for,” she smiled.Overcoming miscarriage and finding strengthDutta also candidly spoke about the sensitive topic of miscarriage, recounting that she conceived naturally shortly after her March 2021 marriage but miscarried by May. This experience left a "very bad mental trauma," yet it solidified her and her husband's yearning for a child, initiating their subsequent IVF journey. Witnessing pregnancy announcements often caused her distress, but she holds onto the unwavering strength of women dealing with infertility. "Even in my lowest low, I stood up and went to work. And I want to pass that hope and will to others now,” Dutta affirmed.Hoping for the futureLooking to the future, Dutta admitted her focus has been on reaching this point, and she's taking each step as it comes, simply hoping for the best for her child. She wishes for a world "with no wars, Covid has also decided to come back, so not that too,” she said with a smile. Nidhi Dutta’s ‘Border 2’ is slated for release on January 23, 2026.