Why Salman Thanked His Dad On Mother's Day

Bollywood celebrated Mother's Day with beautiful pictures of their mums on social media.

Salman Khan shares a picture with Salma Khan and Helen and thanks his father Salim Khan on Mother's Day: 'Thank u dad for the best mothers in the world. To the most beautiful women in my world. Happy Mother's Day.'

Sisters Malaika Arora and Amrita Arora Ladak get mischievous as they pose with their mum Joyce.

 

Rakul Singh shares a picture of her mum Rajender Kaur and mother-in-law Puja Bhagnani and composes an ode to both:

'Happy Mother's Day to two incredible women. To my mom -- thank you for being my first home, my biggest support, and the strongest woman I know. Your love, patience, and sacrifices have shaped every part of who I am. I am endlessly grateful for you, today and always.

'To my mother-in-law -- thank you for raising the wonderful person I get to share my life with. Your kindness, warmth, and the way you welcomed me with open arms mean more than words can say.

'I'm so lucky to have not just one, but two amazing moms in my life.
Happy Mother's Day, forever grateful, forever loving you both.'

 

Shilpa Shetty and sister Shamita Shetty celebrate Mother's Day with mom Sunanda Shetty.

Shamita writes, 'Happy Mother's Day Ma Thankyou for being the wind beneath my wings & for always pushing me out of my comfort zone ! Love you loads.'

 

Kajol and Tanishaa Mukerji sandwich their mum Tanuja.

 

'Happy Mother's Day "Maa" She is the only one who loves you in this fake world,' writes Jaya Prada, sharing a picture with her mother Neelavani.

 

Preity Zinta writes a note to her mum Neelu: 'Happy Mothers day Ma. Love you to the moon & back! Muaah.'

 

Rasika Dugal, seen here with her mother Raveen Dugal, writes, 'My beautiful and spirited mother danced her way into her 70s a few months ago. Everyone turned up in theme ('Polka and Pearls' to mark the wonderful mix of grace and fun that so defines her).

'Her friends made the sweetest grandest entry -- identical clothes, bags, hats and dancing to ये काली काली आंखें. Everyone was just too sporting. I concluded that this generation is made of other stuff and that we are one hell of a dotty family. Happy Mother's Day Ma. You deserve the love that surrounds you.'

 

'Go meet your mum,' says Tisca Chopra sharing a picture with her mother Pammi Arora.

'Wherever you are and she is, spend some time, weave her face into the fabric of your soul.. because she is fading, slowly becoming less superwoman and more a dependant child .. help her with that online order, get her a new plant or take her to eat her favourite meal ..

'She isn't here forever, and she is pure love, the only absolutely unconditional one we will ever know Happy Mother's Day to all mothers, mothers in law and mothers to be.'

 

Shriya Pilgaonkar with her mother Supriya Pilgaonkar.

 

Surbhi Jyoti shares her wedding picture with her mother.

 

Sophie Choudry shares a picture with her mother Yasmin and says, 'Thank you Mama for showing me what love is... how selfless, fierce & unconditional it can be. Everything I am is because of you! Grateful for you everyday and so thankful you are mine..Love you Happy mothers's day to you & all the incredible mothers out there!'

 

Dia Mirza snuggles up to mum Deepa and writes, 'To the one I was born to call Mother, To the ones that were born to call me Mother And to the Mother that cradles all life So much gratitude.'

 

Aahana Kumra shares a picture with her mother Suresh and older sister Shivani and writes, 'Happy Mother's Day to my two mammas!!! @sureshkumrs @shivanikumrafitness

'But definitely must celebrate our mummy today because she's not only mummy to us but also mummy to the 50 stray cats and dogs in our vicinity! And honestly we don't speak about it enough! Today surprisingly we found yet another kitty during our lunch in the gardens!

'And thank you so much Chef Prakhar for the loveliest Mother's Day meal at Avartana at @itcmaratha One of the best progressive 13 course South Indian meal I've ever had!

'Also special appearance by my very naughty Freddy! We're looking for a beautiful family to adopt our little Doberman!! He's the most adorable baby you will ever find! So please find him.

'In all, a wonderful Sunday! Papa's first outing post his surgery! So that makes me very happy!

'And yes! Happy Mother's Day to everyone celebrating! Bharat Mata ki Jai!'

 

Kritika Kamra with her mother Kumkum.

 

Sonali Bendre shares a picture with her mother Roopsi, 'From my Aai, I learned to care. From my motherland, I learned to stand tall. Honoring both today.'

 

Kajal A Kitchlu with her mother Vinay Aggarwal and husband Gautam Kitchlu.

She shares her message to her mother-in-law Dheera Kitchlu too, 'To Two Beautiful Mothers

'Two hearts of gold, so strong and wise,
'With gentle hands and loving eyes.
'One gave me life, the truest start,
'The other welcomed me with heart.

'You've both shown love in your own way,
'Through every step, come what may.
'Your strength, your grace, your nurturing touch...
'I'm who I am because of so much.

'So on this day, I honor you,
'With all the thanks and love you're due.
'Two mothers, cherished through and through...
'Happy Mother's Day to both of you! @vinayagg2060 @dheerakitchlu'

 

Neha Dhupia, with her mother Manpinder, says, 'Love has a face and a name and it starts with 'M'... #happymothersday … hold them close.'

 

Sushmita Sen with her mother Subhra Sen.

'Happy Mother's Day!!! Here's to the many lessons that my Mothers & Motherland have taught me!!!

'I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,
Never settle for the path of least resistance.

'Living might mean taking chances, but they're worth taking,
Loving might be a mistake, but it's worth making.

Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter. When you come close to selling out, reconsider.

'Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance. And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I HOPE YOU DANCE.'

 

Urvashi Rautela with her mother Meera.

'In the geometry of life, a mother is the constant, the origin point from which all paths of courage and compassion radiate. In the tapestry of humanity, a mother's thread is the strongest, weaving resilience and hope into every stitch of our lives. Happy Mother's Day to you all.'

 

'Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mothers out there,' says Allu Arjun sharing a picture with his mother Nirmala.

 

Sidharth Malhotra posts a special message to the women in his life: His mother Rimma, soon-to-be-mum and wife Kiara Advani and mother-in-law Genevieve Advani: 'Love You Mom It all begins with you, but this Mother's Day feels a little more special. Because now it's not just about the moms I look up to, but also the one I get to walk this new chapter with. To my mother, my mother-in-law, and the newest member of this club, Ki. Happy Mother's Day!'

 

Prateik Smita Patil calls his mother, the late movie legend Smita Patil, his Guardian Angel.

 

Varun Dhawan with his mamma Karuna Dhawan.

'Happy Mother's Day maaaaaaaaaa. The glue that keeps us altogether To all the mothers out there.'

 

Zeenat Aman with her mother Scinda Heinz, writes, 'Of all the bonds I've known, ours was the most meaningful. My mother didn't just tell me how to live -- she showed me, every single day. I watched, I learned, and I loved her for it. Being her daughter has truly been life's greatest blessing. Happy Mother's Day.'

Photographs curated by Satish Bodas/Rediff