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Forever, Ma
There is one woman who stands apart from all others. There is one woman who will always remain extra-special. This one and only woman is called…mother. This Mother's Day, here's a tribute to this special woman
Jasmine Singh

Aaj mere paas bangla hai, gadi hai… tumharey paas kya hai? Mere pass…maa hai!

The surreal dialogue between Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor from the hit movie of the 1980's, Deewar, has gone down in history - this one dialogue made every mother's heart swell with pride. Every kid could imagine the depth in that one reply - 'mere paas maa hai.'

Indeed, a lifetime falls short in acknowledging the role, the sacrifices and the strengths of a mother — the only person who builds her world around her kids, who takes on the world for them and also bear endless tantrums.

This Mother's Day, these beautiful women pick up interesting bits on their relationship with their mothers as well as kids.

All smiles
Nadira Babbar, theatre artist

My mother was the most amazing person on earth; a fabulous cook, a great writer, someone who would make us laugh and someone who would laugh herself, loudly with an open heart. She was very hard-working and a dedicated mother.

I remember: She was not like the conventional mother, the sobbing kids; she used to take my sisters and me on a rickshaw to watch Hindi films. I was a very average kid in school, but my mother made a big deal about it!

What I imbibed: She was dutiful, loving and extremely kind to everyone around.

To my kids: If only I could be a speck of what my mother was to me, it would be great. At the same time, I try to be the same with my kids Juhi and Aarya; I cook for them, I would also take them out for movies and I am always with them.

Juhi, Nadira and Aarya Babbar

Talking point
Deepshika, actress

She was a strong lady, someone who could handle her personal and professional life beautifully. She was independent and yet a mother when she was home.

I remember: My mother always told me to strike a balance in life. She told me no matter what you do; when you are home you are a homemaker.

I imbibe: I try to do the same thing with my kids; give them extra time, sit with them and discuss things.

To my kids: I am more of a friend to my kids; I take their opinion in every decision, thus teaching them to be independent.

Mom please: My kids feel I always digress from the topic in a conversation.

Being strong
Priya Jagat, entrepreneur

I appreciate and understand my mother much more now, when I am bringing up my kids. Things that I would not take seriously, like wearing clothes according to the weather, eating right things at the right time…now I understand and tell the same to my kids!

I remember: She always taught my brother and me to be independent, to look after ourselves without any support.

I imbibe: She had the knack of making something out of nothing, she was very creative and I guess the same goes for me.

Mom please: I get the reply from my kids that I used to give to my mother when she would ask me eat right…mom please!

Confidence matters
Savita Bhatti, actor

I remember: My mother would travel alone to West Bengal where my grandparents lived, without any fear. She always taught me to face situations head-on.

I imbibe: My mother was never judgmental and this is one trait I have imbibed.

Mom please: I have started giving a lot of credit to destiny, which makes my kids sometime say Mom please!

Actions speak
Sushma Gupta,British School

My mother was always a mother, not a friend; we have enough friends outside she would say.

I remember: I remember she wouldn't talk loudly or hit us, whatever she wanted to convey she did it through her actions.

I imbibe: I believe if you have to teach anything to your kids, you have to do it through your actions; I do the same with my son.

Mom please: I am an overprotective mother. I give a hundred instructions to my son before he goes out; that's when I hear him say mom please!

Patience pays
Avneet Sidhu, shooter

I remember: She is very patient with everyone. She always told me to eat right, something which I always ignored.

I imbibe: Her patience.

Mom please: Now when my little one refuses to eat something, I know what I said to my mom.

jasmine@tribunemail.com

Mom’s the world

M is for the million things she gave me,

O means only that she's growing old,

T is for the tears she shed to save me,

H is for her heart of purest gold;

E is for her eyes, with love-light shining,

R means right, and right she'll always be,

Put them all together, they spell "MOTHER,"

A word that means the world to me.

— Howard Johnson (Courtesy: Internet)

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