Happy Girls’ Day 2020: In a world where most women are constantly fighting for their rights, Girls’ Day is very special. It is a day to cherish, celebrate and be proud of our daughters. In India, Girls’ Day is celebrated on September 27. Parents love to make their daughters feel special on this day by spending time with them, taking them shopping and dinner parties, or doing something special that would be a daughters dream come true. Amitabh Bachchan, known to be a passionate father, once said: “Daughters are not a strain but equal to ten sons.”
On Girls’ Day, here’s a look at five rocking mother-daughter pairs that made their mark.
Pair of filmmakers Aparna Sen and Konkona Sen Sharma
This mother-daughter couple hardly needs to be introduced. Both are known for their powerful performances and award-winning films. Aparna Sen and Konkona are also known for speaking out on women’s rights and social issues.
Mom and daughter actor, Tanuja and Kajol
Tanuja and Kajol are among the two most powerful actors in Bollywood. Both are known for their excellent performances in female-centric roles in a male-dominated industry.
Actor and designer duo, Neena Gupta and Masaba Gupta
Masaba Gupta and mom Neena Gupta share a unique bond. Masaba’s birthday wish for Neena Gupta in June, when the actor turned 61, is a reflection of their adorable mother-daughter relationship. Sharing a photo from the 1983 film Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Masaba wrote: “… Thanks for never letting me think my sun is shining from my back – that was the greatest humility lesson ever.”
The aviator pair, Audrey Maben and Amy Mehta
This mother-daughter pair is literally big thieves. Audrey Maben is the country’s first female micro-light aircraft flight instructor. Mrs. Maben and her daughter Amy Mehta rose to fame for being the first Indian women to attempt a circumnavigation expedition in a microlight.
Businesswomen, Jaya Shivkumar and Shweta Shivkumar
Mother-daughter duo Jaya and Shweta Shivkumar registered their clothing business “Why So Blue” five years ago. In Shweta’s words, they took the plunge with “virtually no savings” and their “master bedroom served as the first production unit”.
Happy Girls’ Day 2020