Bollywood is known for its glitz and glamour, and its actors and actresses are often in the limelight. However, some Bollywood actresses are breaking the norm and shattering stereotypes by proudly embracing single motherhood. These women have proven that being a single mother doesn’t hold them back from achieving their dreams and living their best lives.
Sushmita Sen, a former Miss Universe and Bollywood actress, adopted Renee, her first child, in 2000, it caused quite a stir. At the time, Sushmita was only 24 years old. In 2010, she adopted Alisah as her second child. Sushmita has done an amazing job of raising her two girls. She is undoubtedly a powerful woman and devoted mother.
Amrita Singh got married to Saif Ali Khan in 1991 and they got separated in 2004. Following their divorce, Amrita raised both of their children, Sara and Ibrahim Ali Khan, all by herself. Both the children share a close relationship with their father.
Vivian Richards, a former cricketer for the West Indies, and Neena Gupta’s relationship didn’t survive very long. She decided to raise her daughter Masaba alone after that. Masaba and Neena are good friends who constantly show one other support and encouragement.
Samaira and Kiaan Kapoor were the children of Sunjay Kapur, an industrialist, and Karisma Kapoor. They got divorced in 2014. Karisma has been raising her children by herself since then.
Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora got married in 1998, but their marriage did not last long. After over 20 years of marriage, they got a divorce in 2017. Their son Arhaan Khan has been well-raised by Malaika after the duo’s separation.
Konkona wed actor Ranvir Shorey in 2010, but their wedding was short-lived. After making their divorce official, they divorced in 2020. Ranvir and Konkona both have joint custody of their son Haroon; but Konkona has been looking after him.
Bollywood actress Pooja Bedi raised both of her children, Alaya and Omar Furniturewala, on her own after divorcing business tycoon Farhan Furniturewala. Alaya made her acting debut in the 2020 film Jawaani Jaaneman, in which she co-starred with Saif Ali Khan.