Rai Bachchan, who has been voted as Best Mother alongside Angelina Jolie in an online poll, travelled to Cannes with her baby. In an exclusive interview with a newspaper after her first post-pregnancy Cannes appearance, Rai Bachchan talks about life with Aaradhya, getting back to work and her post-pregnancy body - and her advice to working mums: "Don't be too hard on yourself.

" Asked how has life changed after giving birth to Aaradhya, she relied: "Life has become quieter, which is very nice; I am spending a lot of time with her and just enjoying being a family." And when asked whether travelling and keeping your work commitments such as brand appearances has become difficult after becoming a mother, she said: "I have learnt to manage my time better with work so that my family time isn't compromised too much.

I prefer to take her with me on travels when the commitments are not too tight. My mother accompanies me to help with Aaradhya, so I am blessed that way.

" While many people have commented online about your post-pregnancy body, but Rai Bachchan says she's not bothered about it. "It isn't surprising because in this industry it comes as standard when an actress becomes a mother the focus isn't on her health, it's how fast she lose her weight, I don't worry about this; to me, the wellbeing and the health of my family is more important than focusing on going back to my pre-pregnancy body in miracle time.

It should not be taken to extremes," she said. She also offered some advice to women who are trying to tackle both motherhood and their work.

"Don't be too hard on yourself, and take time to relax and connect with your newborn. At times this seems impossible but it's an essential part of juggling motherhood and a career successfully," she stated.

"And no matter what you do, don't forget about yourself. I believe that when you look good, you feel good and more confident, so caring for your hair, skin and body should not stop.

If anything, you should do more of that so you are refreshed and positive when you're around your child and family," she added. Asked when she will make a comeback to films she said: "I like to choose roles that are meaningful and where I can contribute to the telling of a story.

When the right role arises I will be back in front of the camera." According to her motherhood is a beautiful experience that "makes you recognise so many things in life that you never realised before.

Your priorities, your feelings and your future completely changes." (less)