Mothers Day 2025: Meet these Bollywood moms who are raising their children alone after separating from their husbands. Learn about their inspiring journeys
Mothers Day is celebrated every year on the second Sunday of May. This occasion highlights Bollywood mothers who raised their children single-handedly.

Karisma Kapoor married businessman Sanjay Kapoor in 2003. The couple has two children, Samaira and Kiaan. They divorced in 2016, and Karisma has been raising her children alone.

Amrita Singh and Saif Ali Khan married in 1991 and divorced in 2004. They have two children, Sara and Ibrahim Ali Khan. Amrita has been raising them alone since the divorce.

Shweta Tiwari married Raja Chaudhary in 1998 and has a daughter, Palak. They divorced in 2007. Her second marriage to Abhinav Kohli, with whom she has a son Reyansh, also ended. Shweta is raising both children alone.

Malaika Arora married Arbaaz Khan in 1998. They divorced in 2017 and have a son, Arhaan. Malaika has been raising him alone since their separation.

Sanjeeda Shaikh married Aamir Ali in 2012, and they divorced in 2021. They have a daughter, Ayra, born via surrogacy. Sanjeeda is raising her daughter alone.

Pooja Bedi married Farhan Furniturewala in 1990 and divorced in 2003. They have two children, Alaya F and Omar. Pooja has been raising both children alone since their separation.

Mahima Chaudhry married Bobby Mukherjee in 2006 and divorced in 2013. They have a daughter, Ariana. Mahima is raising her daughter alone.