New Delhi: Actor Malaika Arora says that she has been brought up in a household where she was always taught to express herself freely and this is what she expects from others too.
For her, freedom of expression is essential for both men and women and change will happen if women start motivating each other.
When asked what motivates her girl squad that includes Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor and Amrita Arora to be fit to fight, Malaika told in an interview: 'Women should motivate each other and that is where change happens when women motivate each other, when women uplift each other, when women stand for each other. You know it that woman is your worse enemy, a woman can pull you down, so I think it's important that women should motivate each other.'
Recalling one instance, she said: 'I remember an instance, when after my baby I was going back to be fit again. It was not an easy task for me, it was a challenge. I think every mother has to deal with it, but the good thing was I had people around me to motivate me and push me to do better and I think that really helps.'
The mother of one, who is a part of the Reebok Fashionably Fit Family, was present at the brand's FitToFight Awards 2.0 in Mumbai. The night witnessed the brand felicitating women nominees from across the country for their spirit and courage.
Malaika, who is currently seen hosting 'India's Next Top Model Season 3', says that for her, fitness is worship purely because 'it helps my mind, body and soul,' she said.