PICS: Sushmita Sen, Karisma Kapoor and more single mothers in Bollywood
These Bollywood actresses have embraced single motherhood with grace and strength. They are redefining modern families and inspiring many with their personal journeys.
Amrita Singh Bollywood actress Amrita Singh tied the knot to Saif Ali Khan in 1991. The former couple parted ways in 2004. Following the divorce, Amrita raised her kids, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan. Both Sara and Ibrahim have already made their Bollywood debut, with Sara riding on the success of her career.
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Shweta Tiwari Shweta Tiwari had a daughter named Palak Tiwari with her ex-husband, Raja Chaudhary. Shweta parted ways with Raja in 2017 and raised her daughter as a single mother. In 2019, she separated from Abhinav Kohli, with whom she had a son named Reyansh. She has since raised them both by herself. Pala
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Karisma Kapoor Karisma Kapoor tied the knot with businessman Sunjay Kapur in 2003 and got separated in 2016. After the divorce, Karisma is raising her two children, Samaira and Kiaan, all by herself. Sunjay Kapur died on June 12 after a heart attack. Karisma is now in a legal battle for Sunjay Kapur's inheritance.
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Sushmita Sen Sushmita established an example for every woman by adopting two daughters and raising them by herself. She adopted her first daughter, Renee Sen, in 2000 and Alisah Sen in 2010. She is a single mom and has never married and brought them up by herself.
Sanjeeda Shaikh Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar actress Sanjeeda Shaikh tied the knot to Aamir Ali in 2012. The former couple filed for a divorce in 2020 and finalized in 2021. Sanjeeda won the custody of her daughter, Arya Ali, and has since been raising her alone.
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Neena Gupta Neena Gupta welcomed Masaba with West Indian cricketer Vivian Richards. The actress chose to raise Masaba alone because Richards was married. Masaba has now become a well-known Indian fashion designer and has created her own fashion brand. Masaba recently welcomed a daughter, Matara, with her actor husband, Satyadeep Misra.
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Malaika Arora Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan got married in 1998 and embraced parenthood in 2002. The former couple parted their ways in 2017. Malaika and Arbaaz share a son, Arhaan, with the actress raising him by herself. However, Arbaaz is close to his father and is often spotted with him.
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Pooja Bedi Actress and host Pooja Bedi tied the knot with her husband, Farhan Furniturewala, on May 6, 1994, after meeting in 1990. The former couple share a daughter, Alaya and a son, Omar. Pooja is raising her kids as a single mother and frequently share pics with them on social media.
