Celebrities share emotional tributes on Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, heartfelt tributes flooded social media as celebrities across Bollywood and beyond celebrated the women who shaped their lives. From emotional messages to rare family photos, stars honored the love, strength, and sacrifices of mothers everywhere.

Kareena Kapoor Khan took a moment to highlight the quiet resilience of mothers. Sharing a touching quote on her Instagram Stories, she wrote:

"Don’t underestimate a mother. She’s survived pain that would make others crumble. She’s endured sleep deprivation that breaks the mind. She’s held her baby while holding herself together. No applause. No break. Just relentless love. That’s strength."

Karan Johar paid tribute to his mother, veteran producer Hiroo Johar, with a sweet throwback picture and an affectionate message:

"Love love love love love love YOU!!!!!!! #HappyMothersDay," he captioned his Instagram Story.

Allu Arjun celebrated the day with a heartfelt post, sharing beautiful photos of his mother, wife Sneha, and mother-in-law. His message read:

"Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers out there. #MothersDay"

Cricketer Virat Kohli took a deeply personal route, posting three memorable images: one of his wife Anushka Sharma with their child, one of him with his mother Saroj Kohli, and another of a young Anushka with her mom.

"Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers of the world," he wrote. "I was born to one, accepted by one as a son, and have seen one grow into a strong, nurturing, loving and protective mother to our children. We love you more and more every day @anushkasharma."

Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor celebrated her daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and daughter-in-law Alia Bhatt with a heartwarming post:

"Happy Mother’s Day my loves."

This year marked the first Mother’s Day for the Kapoor brothers—Boney, Anil, and Sanjay—without their mother Nirmal Kapoor.

Boney Kapoor shared an emotional message: “Maa, you were my dearest hello and my hardest goodbye.”

Anil Kapoor posted a simple “Happy Mother’s Day” on his Instagram Stories, while Sanjay wrote: “Happy Mother’s Day… Today and always.”

Actress Kriti Sanon shared a fun and emotional video with her mom, calling her the family's “sunshine, drama queen, and problem solver.”

"Happy Mother’s Day Mumma! To our sunshine of happiness and our pillar of strength! My biggest supporter and the biggest critic… We love you more than you know!"

Sonam Kapoor reflected on the spirit of motherhood beyond boundaries. Sharing an image of India’s map, she penned:

"In her presence, I’ve seen the face of strength wrapped in softness… True motherhood transcends faith, borders, and beliefs, nurturing not just a family but the spirit of humanity. She is my mother, and she is also the reflection of Mother India."

Actor Sunny Deol also joined in, posting a nostalgic video montage with his mother Prakash Kaur and writing:

"To the woman who gave me everything without ever asking for anything in return – your love is my greatest gift. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom."

Across timelines and stories, the sentiment was clear—Mother’s Day 2025 was filled with gratitude, love, and admiration for the women who’ve been the backbone of countless lives.