Kavita Khanna, second wife of the late actor Vinod Khanna, stated she never attempted to be a mother to his sons from his first marriage, Rahul and Akshaye. She emphasized maintaining emotional boundaries and mutual respect, acknowledging their mother Geetanjali as their best caregiver. Kavita also highlighted a cordial relationship with Geetanjali, rejecting simplistic narratives of rivalry and emphasizing sensible boundaries in blended families.