Before the fame, there were lunchboxes and lullabies. For many celebs, it all began with one person—Mom.
Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor credits his mom, Urmil, for teaching him to cook from the heart. “Her food was simple and full of love,” he says. She beams, saying his humility hasn’t changed since childhood.
Digital queen Malini Agarwal lights up when talking about her mom, Manjulika. From fangirling at events to understanding her without words, her mom’s love is her biggest fuel.
Heeramandi star Taha Shah Badussha calls his single mom, Mahnaz, “a warrior.” She raised him in a foreign land, broke ceilings, and shaped his kind-hearted nature.
Laapataa Ladies actress Nitanshi Goel finds calm in her mother Rashi’s presence. Her mom smiles, “She’s grown up, but I still see my little movie-lover.”
Baking sensation Shivesh Bhatia may have conquered the dessert world, but mom’s upma still rules. She remembers a boy stirring cake batter next to her.
And powerhouse Samantha Kochhar calls her mom Blossom her rock. Whether in career or motherhood, Blossom remains her guide and first artist friend.
Every star has a stage, but behind their spotlight is a mom lighting the way. Maybe now’s a good time to call home?