This Mother’s Day, we celebrate fierce moms who’ve shaped Bollywood’s brightest stars. From Pushpavalli guiding Rekha to Madhu Chopra managing Priyanka’s global rise, these women are the force behind fame. Babita Kapoor and Hema Malini broke barriers for Kareena, Karisma & Esha Deol, while Amrita Singh, Bhavana Pandey, and Raveena Tandon continue to guide the next generation. They’re more than moms; they’re the ultimate star-makers.

Sit With Hitlist: Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan spoke about her dynamics with her mother, former actress Babita, and how she gets her confidence and independence from her. Kareena spoke about her mother being the backbone of Karisma Kapoor's career, who accompanied her to film studios. Kareena mentioned that the fire she has in herself comes from her mother. She was also asked about the perception that women marrying into the Kapoor family were prohibited from working in the film industry. Kareena answered that it was probably their choice. To find out more, watch the full video here